Chromaphilia
the story of color in art
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Word Count
74,000 words, Guess
Page Count
296 pages
Identifiers
- ISBN-100714873519
- ISBN-100714873896
- ISBN-139780714873510
- ISBN-139780714873893
- OCLC Control Number961410354
and 4 more
- Better World Books9780714873893
- Better World Books9780714873510
- Better World BooksP8-CAF-236
- Open LibraryOL27236604M
Classifications
- DDC701.85
- DDC111.85
- LCCN7432.7 .P38 2017
and 1 more
- LCCN7432.7
Description
Unlock the secrets of color - learn how and why it has been used in art over the centuries This vibrant and compelling book uses 240 artworks as case studies to tell the story of ten individual colors or color groups. It explores the history and meaning of each color in art, highlighting fascinating tales of discovery and artistic passion, and offering easily accessible explanations of the science and theory behind specific colors. From Isaac Newton's optics to impressionist theory, from the dynamics of Josef Albers to the contemporary metaphysics of Olafur Eliasson, this book shows how color paints our world.
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