Pastoureau, Michel
Yellow: The History of a Color
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691198255
- author:
- Pastoureau, Michel
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 9.00(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)
- Genre:
- Popular Philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Yellow: A History of a Color
This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of yellow from antiquity to the present. Renowned author Michel Pastoureau explores how the color has evolved in art, religion, fashion, literature, and science across European societies and beyond.
From its sacred connotations in ancient times to its complex symbolism in medieval Europe, yellow's meaning has varied widely. With captivating images and compelling text, Yellow offers a rich history of this often-overlooked color.
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