The Brilliant History of Color in Art

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<p><b>Take an exciting journey from the Ice Age to the Digital Age in this globe-spanning story of color in art.</b></p><p>"Amazing."--<i>The Huffington Post</i></p><p>"This fascinating history of color in art is a real page turner." --<i>Minneapolis Star-Tribune</i></p><p>"Enduring entertainment for the curious mind."--<i>New York Journal of Books</i></p><p>What if the colors in a painting could tell you a story--about empires, accidents, and the science behind every brushstroke? <i><b>The Brilliant History of Color in Art</b></i> by acclaimed writer and journalist Victoria Finlay traces the journey of iconic pigments from ancient cave art to Renaissance wonders to modern masterpieces. Richly illustrated with 166 full-color artworks, this visually stunning volume blends history, art, and science--perfect for art lovers, students, and curious readers alike.</p><p>Inside You'll Discover:</p><ul><li>The royal secret behind purple: How Cleopatra helped turn purple into the color of power, and why it still shapes culture today.</li><li>Napoleon and the pencil: The unexpected chain of events linking an emperor to one of every artist's essential tools.</li><li>The mystery of Indian yellow: How mango-fed cows produced one of history's most luminous, and controversial, pigments.</li><li>The color that caught forgers: How cobalt blue helped expose fake Vermeer's that deceived the world's top museums.</li></ul><p><b>Whether you are a lifelong art enthusiast, a curious newcomer, or searching for a memorable gift, <i>The Brilliant History of Color in Art</i> offers a fresh way to see the world. Discover the stories hidden in every hue--and experience art in a whole new light.</b></p>

Artikeldetails

EAN

9781606064290

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Buch

Maße

261 x 236 x 17 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2014

Verlag / Hersteller

Yale University Press