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“a succinct and elegantly structured new survey of Western painting”
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I don't know about "no greater tale", but this book is a fascinating tale about the science of colour and how colours have been used in art. Its strength is when it talks about the technology and development of colours for paints. Hence the sections on naturally occurring dyes and the development of man-made colours are the best. The final chapters are less interesting, reading at times like lists of art movements. I would have liked to have seen many more colour illustrations, but I suppose the cost would have been prohibitive. I wondered about the organisation, too: the book seemed to jump about a bit, and I found myself referring to the index a great deal to remind myself, say, exactly what Prussian blue was (I think this one was mentioned several times before it was first properly explained). But these are quibbles.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Philip Ball takes you on a fascinating journey of colour through the ages, from the ancient grinding of pigments to the digital creation of hues. You learn how paints and dyes were made and new colours discovered; how printing and photography evolved; the cultural and economic climate in which artists worked; and many more aspects of this ambitious theme. The book is full of quotes, facts, anecdotes, diagrams and copies of artwork. It is for anyone interested in art history, colour theory, chemistry, and materials. A very enjoyable read.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A book packed with information about all aspects of colour in art; from how ancient artists dealt with colour to the manufacture of pigments. It is an illuminating book, not at all pompously written but intelligently so. It was a fascinating aspect of the History of art in a paperback! Would recomend it to anyone seriously interested in painting, or even weekend sploshers!
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THE best book on colour
A quite excellent book, heartily recommended. I agree with nearly all the positive comments that previous reviewers have made. Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2009 by H. Thomas
disappointing
The subject is fascinating, the author has carried out loads of research however, he has struggled to organise the fruits of his research so that the book lacks coherency. Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2009 by Dot (fibre2fabric)
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