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Color
464 pages
A globe-trotting exploration of the history, art, and social impact of the hues that color our world.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like embarking on a vibrant, globe-trotting expedition to uncover the hidden histories of the spectrum. It unfolds at a leisurely pace, blending the observant curiosity of a travelogue with the meticulous research of art history. The mood is deeply inquisitive and worldly, inviting the reader to look closer at the everyday hues that surround us and understand their profound social and cultural impacts. The prose weaves together tales of historical voyages and artistic heritage, transforming simple pigments into artifacts of human endeavor. It is a deeply satisfying read for anyone who delights in micro-histories, offering a rich, reflective journey that forever changes how one sees the colors of the world.
- Mood
- vibrant
- inquisitive
- reflective
- Tone
- curious
- informative
- observant
- worldly
- Pace
- leisurely
- Themes
- cultural history of pigments · global travel and discovery · artistic heritage · social meaning of color
- The writing
- Richly researched and globally minded, weaving together historical documentation with the observant eye of a traveler.
- The arc
- Begins with a simple curiosity about everyday hues and expands into a profound appreciation for the global voyages and histories that brought them to the canvas.
- Who it's for
- Art enthusiasts and history buffs who enjoy deep dives into the hidden, globe-trotting origins of everyday aesthetics.
About the book
"The work was originally published in slightly different form as Colour by Hodder and Stoughton, a division of Hodder Headline, London, in 2002, and in hardcover by Ballantine Books,... New York, in 2003"--T.p. verso.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 396-405) and index.
Description from Open Library.
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