Chromatopia

The history of color as you've never seen it before.

The book Chromatopia takes you through the fascinating history of artistic pigments – from the first synthetic colors of ancient Egypt to today’s chemical innovations. Author David Coles reveals the origins of over fifty pigments and their often bizarre, dangerous, or surprising stories.

You’ll learn why purple comes from a sea snail, how colors were once made from crushed insects, cow dung, or lead, and why some pigments were so rare they were reserved for royalty. Chromatopia is a visually captivating and information-rich book that will delight artists, historians, designers, and anyone fascinated by colors and their significance.

 

• Author: David Coles
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Language: English
• Year of publication: 2020
• Dimensions: 167 × 220 mm
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240