Daltonism and painting

The influence of daltonism on painting was studied by Geothe. After a brief historical review, the methods employed are described. These included copying of paintings, critical analysis of paintings by color-blind subjects, and speculations on the history of art. The manner of painting of persons with daltonism depends upon the pictorial consequences of the dyschromatopsia, and the compensatory procedures employed: monochrome or polychrome. Acquired dyschromatopsia also affects painting. Daltonism influences esthetic taste and has to be taken into account during orientation of art students.