$44.00
- Hardcover
240 pages
- Release Date
31 July 2018
Summary
Did you know that the Egyptians created the first synthetic colour; or that the noblest purple comes from a predatory sea snail? Throughout history, artist pigments have been made from deadly metals, poisonous minerals, urine, cow dung, and even crushed insects. From grinding down beetles and burning animal bones to alchemy and serendipity, Chromatopia reveals the origin stories of over 50 of history’s most extraordinary pigments.
Spanning the ancient world to modern leaps in technolo…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781760760021 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1760760021 |
| Author: | David Coles, Adrian Lander |
| Publisher: | Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd |
| Imprint: | Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 31 July 2018 |
| Weight: | 869g |
| Dimensions: | 226mm x 172mm x 26mm |
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Critics Review
“This book surveys the origin stories of more than 50 vivid color pigments, providing a comprehensive understanding of the history of colors.”
In addition to providing a fascinating lesson in art history, Chromatopia is a superb introduction to the physical properties, cultural meanings, and emotional capacities of colour * Australian Book Review *
This book is as compelling for its strange facts as it is for the storytelling behind the origins of colour pigments.I treasure the depth and detail in David Coles’s concise new book Chromatopia: An Illustrated History of Colour.
* The Australian *About The Author
David Coles
David Coles is the founder and master paintmaker at Langridge Artist Colours. He has been involved in the world of colour his whole life, both as a paintmaker and lecturer. This book is the culmination of a life’s work in the field, bringing art and science together. Over the last twenty-five years, David has channelled this enthusiasm for colour into guest lectures for many art colleges, helping a generation of artists discover, select, and ultimately master the materials best suited to their artistic intentions.
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