Chromatopia reveals the often surprising origins of the pigments artists have used throughout history, from the first synthetic colour created by the Egyptians to a noble purple derived from a predatory sea snail. David Coles chronicles more than fifty pigment stories, spanning ancient times to modern technology and drawing on methods as varied as grinding beetles, burning animal bones, alchemy and chance discovery. The book will appeal to artists, historians, science enthusiasts and designers alike.
In stock at bradburyART, Belfast.
Chromatopia reveals the often surprising origins of the pigments artists have used throughout history, from the first synthetic colour created by the Egyptians to a noble purple derived from a predatory sea snail. David Coles chronicles more than fifty pigment stories, spanning ancient times to modern technology and drawing on methods as varied as grinding beetles, burning animal bones, alchemy and chance discovery. The book will appeal to artists, historians, science enthusiasts and designers alike.
In stock at bradburyART, Belfast.
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