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Color: A Natural History Of The Palette,New
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In This Vivid And Captivating Journey Through The Colors Of An Artists Palette, Victoria Finlay Takes Us On An Enthralling Adventure Around The World And Through The Ages, Illuminating How The Colors We Choose To Value Have Determined The History Of Culture Itself.How Did The Most Precious Color Blue Travel All The Way From Remote Lapis Mines In Afghanistan To Michelangelos Brush? What Is The Connection Between Brown Paint And Ancient Egyptian Mummies? Why Did Robin Hood Wear Lincoln Green? In Color, Finlay Explores The Physical Materials That Color Our World, Such As Precious Minerals And Insect Blood, As Well As The Social And Political Meanings That Color Has Carried Through Time.Roman Emperors Used To Wear Togas Dyed With A Purple Color That Was Made From An Odorous Lebanese Shellfishwhich Probably Meant Their Scent Preceded Them. In The Eighteenth Century, Black Dye Was Called Logwood And Grew Along The Spanish Main. Some Of The First Indigo Plantations Were Started In America, Amazingly Enough, By A Seventeenyearold Girl Named Eliza. And The Popular Van Gogh Painting White Roses At Washingtons National Gallery Had To Be Renamed After A Researcher Discovered That The Flowers Were Originally Done In A Pink Paint That Had Faded Nearly A Century Ago. Color Is Full Of Extraordinary People, Events, And Anecdotespainted All The More Dazzling By Finlays Engaging Style.Embark Upon A Thrilling Adventure With This Intrepid Journalist As She Travels On A Donkey Along Ancient Silk Trade Routes; With The Phoenicians Sailing The Mediterranean In Search Of A Special Purple Shell That Garners Wealth, Sustenance, And Prestige; With Modern Chilean Farmers Breeding And Bleeding Insects For Their Viscous Red Blood. The Colors That Craft Our World Have Never Looked So Bright.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Color: A Natural History of the Palette'? A: The book explores the history and significance of colors used in art, detailing how various pigments have influenced culture, politics, and society throughout history.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Color: A Natural History of the Palette' is Victoria Finlay.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on January 1, 2003.
- Q: How many pages does 'Color: A Natural History of the Palette' have? A: This book contains 448 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book in good condition? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as 'Good'.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First American Edition, 1st Printing.
- Q: Does the book discuss the connection between colors and historical figures? A: Yes, the book delves into various historical anecdotes, including how colors were used by Roman emperors and their significance in historical contexts.
- Q: Can this book be useful for art students or historians? A: Absolutely, the book provides valuable insights into the materials and meanings of colors, making it a useful resource for art students and historians.
- Q: What themes does Victoria Finlay explore in her writing? A: Finlay explores themes of cultural significance, historical journeys, and the physical materials that create colors, combining narrative storytelling with historical facts.