And were it not for the pigment cobalt blue, the halls of museums worldwide might still be filled with forged Vermeers. Without mango-eating cows, the sunsets of Turner might have lost their shimmering glow. Without Napoleon, the black graphite pencil might never have found its way into the hands of Cézanne. Were it not for Cleopatra, for instance, purple might not have become the royal color of the Western world. Readers of this book will revel in a treasure trove of fun-filled facts and anecdotes. Her rich narrative is illustrated in full color throughout with 166 major works of art-most from the collections of the J. Written for newcomers to the subject and aspiring young artists alike, Finlay’s quest to uncover the origins and science of color will beguile readers of all ages with its warm and conversational style. And what a fascinating story they tell together: one that brims with an all-star cast of characters, eye-opening details, and unexpected detours through the annals of human civilization and scientific discovery.Įnter critically acclaimed writer and popular journalist Victoria Finlay, who here takes readers across the globe and over the centuries on an unforgettable tour through the brilliant history of color in art.
The history of art is inseparable from the history of color.
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