Berrie, Barbara H
Pigments (ART/WORK)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691223711
- author:
- Berrie, Barbara H
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 18 x 1.5 centimetres (0.6
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Pigments: A Rich History of Colour
This concise illustrated history explores one of art's most important and elusive elements. From charred bone to synthetic colours, the story of pigments is a rich tapestry of human ingenuity and creativity.
Featuring incisive historical essays and case studies, Pigments sheds light on the many forms of pigments used across diverse cultures and time periods. With its unique blend of art history and scientific insight, this book offers a fresh perspective on visual culture and the history of art.
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