Title
Blue: From Ancient Egypt To Yves Klein
Sold by Ergodebooks, an authorized reseller.
Returns accepted within 30 days | support@ergodebooks.com
Shipping Information
- Free Standard Shipping — United States only
- Processing Time: 1–3 business days
- Estimated Delivery: 3–5 business days after dispatch
- Double-boxed, fully insured & discreetly packaged
- Tracking number sent via email once dispatched
- Orders over $250 require signature upon delivery. Taxes calculated at checkout.
Returns & Refund
Returns accepted within 30 days of delivery.
Damaged or Defective Item
Free return shipping + replacement or full refund
Wrong Item Received
Free return shipping + replacement or full refund
Change of Mind
Return shipping at customer's expense · 25% restocking fee applies
Payment Option
Discover How The Color Blue Evolved From A Rare And Sacred Pigment To A Powerful Tool Of Artistic ExpressionFrom Medieval Altarpieces To Modernist Experiments.From The Cobalt Glazes Of Ancient Egypt To Yves KleinS Bold Monochromes, Blue Has Carried Meanings Both Sacred And Subversive Across Eras. Along The Way, Blue Has Been A Symbol Of Power And Purity, Of Sorrow And Transcendence. This Book Traces How Those Meanings, Symbolism, And Iconography Shifted Through The Evolving Availability Of Pigments Such As Lapis Lazuli, Indigo, And Synthetic Ultramarine. Readers Will See How A Color, Once Costly And Elusive, Became Central To Artistic Practice, Both Materially And Metaphorically.A WideRanging Selection Of Iconic WorksFrom Egyptian Faience And Medieval Manuscripts To GiottoS Radiant Frescoes, VermeerS Quiet Interiors, MonetS Shimmering Waters, And The Radical Experiments Of Hokusai, Picasso, And Yves KleinShow How Artists Have Used Blue To Evoke Emotion, Suggest Atmosphere, And Reimagine The Visible World. Each Image Is Paired With A Thoughtful Reflection On Its Making And Meaning; And How The Pigment Was Sourced, Applied, And Understood In Its Cultural Moment.Designed For Visual Impact And Intellectual Clarity, The Fascinating Juxtaposition Of Art From All Periods And All Continents Invites Readers To Look Closely At Masterpieces Both Surprising And Familiar And To Reconsider How A Single Color Has Reflected And Reshaped The Human Experience.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.