This book is a fascinating look at pigments and colour, uncovering the way in which geology, chemistry and exploration have influenced art throughout history. Not only does it unearth the history of pigments right back to early Prehistoric cave paintings and up to the present day, it also takes a practical look at topics such as colour mixing, colour chemistry and standard colour systems. These are all discussed in light of the media in which they have been used throughout art history, and the influence they have had over art. It also features a complete guide to pigments on a colour by colour basis, describing each one's uses, history and manufacturing methods.
- ISBN10 1408131358
- ISBN13 9781408131350
- Publish Date 6 June 2011
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Imprint A & C Black Publishers Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 240
- Language English