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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
320
Age Group
All
Language
English
Book Summary
This is a non-fiction, history-focused exploration that uses color as a lens to map the globeโs artistic and cultural legacies. The central theme is how color has carried meaningโemotion, status, science, and symbolismโacross civilizations and centuries. Intended for curious adults, students of art history and design, and readers drawn to visual culture, the tone is thoughtful, enlightening, and inviting.
Each chapter centers on a single color, weaving together stories from art, science, literature, philosophy, and exploration. The reader traverses cultures and eras as the colors reveal beliefs, trades, technologies, and rituals that gave color its authority. The writing blends narrative drive with cultural insight, making a wide-ranging subject intimate and accessible.
The book presents concepts in color history and color theory in practical context, exploring symbolism across civilizations and the global movement of pigments and techniques. Short, engaging passages let readers digest big ideas without jargon, while cross-cultural contexts illuminate how color meanings have shifted over time. This non-fiction work makes learning approachable and enjoyable, marrying scholarly rigor with vivid storytelling.
After finishing, readers gain a richer understanding of color as a universal language that unlocks new perspectives on history, culture, and human creativity. The book cultivates curiosity, enhances visual literacy, and leaves a lasting impression of colorโs power to illuminate the world.
Product Details
Author
James Fox
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
320
Language
English
SKU
9780141976655
ISBN
9780141976655
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.7x1.9x19.6cm
Binding
Hardback
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