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Embark on a captivating journey through the spectrum of human history with this Sunday Times bestseller. 'The Secret Lives of Colour' by Kassia St Clair unveils the intriguing tales behind 75 of the world's most compelling shades, dyes, and hues. From the blonde locks of antiquity to the ginger tresses of legend, this chromatic odyssey traverses the annals of time, revealing how colours have shaped our civilisation.
Delve into the brown pigment that revolutionised warfare, the white that stood guard against the plague, and the blue that defined Picasso's most iconic period. Uncover the secrets of the charcoal adorning prehistoric cave walls, the acid yellow that screams modernity, and the kelly green that whispers of rolling hills. St Clair's meticulous research brings to life the scarlet women of yore and the imperial purple of bygone empires.
This extraordinary tome transforms the author's lifelong fascination with colour origins – from Van Gogh's vibrant chrome yellow sunflowers to the fluorescent pink of punk rebellion – into a unique exploration of human culture. Through the prism of fashion, politics, art, and conflict, 'The Secret Lives of Colour' paints a vivid portrait of our world, one shade at a time. Prepare to view your surroundings through a new, kaleidoscopic lens after this mind-expanding journey.
Book ISBN: | 9781473630833 |
Book Author: | Kassia St Clair |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | John Murray Publishers Ltd |
Book Publisher: | John Murray Press |
Book Dimensions: | 130 x 198 x 28 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2018-06-09 |
Book Pagination: | 336 pages |
Book Weight: | 534g |
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