Connecting the dots between transnational chemical industries that produce new synthetic colors and the massive growth of global markets in the 20th century, Blaszczyk shines light on myriad roles played by color in mass consumer culture.įinlay, V.
If you ever thought that color is merely decorative, this book is a game changer. A thought-provoking look at how our relationship to color is connected to culture, time, and individual prejudice.īlaszczyk, R. Highlights the fear of color in history and sheds light on the variety of ways we, as humans, instill meaning to colour. Philip Ball takes us on a fascinating tour behind the scenes to learn about the dynamic historical collaborations between chemists, artists, and designers that give rise to new colors.īatchelor, D.
If you ever wondered why the colors in your paint box look and act the way they do, Bright Earth is for you. What does chemistry have to do with what we see? Color’s material relationship to natural pigments is profound and elemental. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press. Bright Earth, Art and the Invention of Color. Note that this compilation is a work in progress, and assessment of new materials for the list is ongoing.īelow is a short-list of our recommended books.Ĭlick here for a long-list of our recommended books (updated December 9, 2022)īall, Philip K. These books have been chosen because they are aligned with our 21st Century multi-disciplinary focus on colour education, are easily accessible, and mostly free from common misconceptions about colour.
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