This 1955 version is a specialized dictionary focused on art history. The ISCC–NBS System of Color Designation is a standardized color-naming system created in the 1930s by the Inter-Society Color Council and the U.S. National Bureau of Standards. Using 13 core color names and simple modifiers, it was designed to create a common language for color across science, art, medicine, fashion, printing, botany, geology, and industry—so every field wouldn’t need its own separate system. With its detailed listings and expert information, this dictionary is a must-have for those interested in the world of art and color theory.