Each chapter takes a closer look at a variety of specific shades in the color family, delving into cultural references that span fashion, art history, traditional and modern crafts, and product design. Readers will learn about woad – an ancient pigment that was employed by William Morris and has resurfaced in sustainable dyes – as well as the earliest known use of violet some 25,000 years ago. Each shade is accompanied by sidebars that offer technical specifications, mood connotations, and examples of its use in art and commerce. Informative and endlessly inspiring, this guide will be indispensable to anyone interested in how to use and combine colors in their life or work.
- Hardcover : 320 pages
- ISBN-13 : 978-3791387895
- Item Weight : 2.2 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches