Publication date UK format 30/8/22 book 256 pages
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Synopsis
Colors of Art takes the reader on a journey through history via 80 carefully curated artworks and their palettes. For these pieces, color is not only a tool (like a paintbrush or a canvas) but the fundamental secret to their success. Color allows artists to express their individuality, evoke certain moods, and portray positive or negative subliminal messages. And throughout history the greatest of artists have experimented with new pigments and new technologies to lead movements and deliver masterpieces. But, as something so cardinal, we sometimes forget how poignant color palettes can be, and how much they can tell us. When Vermeer painted The Milkmaid, the amount of ultramarine he could use was written in the contract. How did that affect how he used it? When Turner experimented with Indian Yellow, he captured roaring flames that brought his paintings to life. If he had used a more ordinary yellow, would he have created something so extraordinary? And how did Warhol throw away the rulebook to change what color could achieve? Structured chronologically, Colors of Art provides a fun, intelligent, and visually engaging look at the greatest artistic palettes in art history – from Rafael’s use of perspective and Vermeer’s ultramarine, to Andy Warhol’s hot pinks, and Lisa Brice’s blue women. Colors of Art offers a refreshing take on the subject and acts as a primer for artists, designers, and art lovers who want to look at art history from a different perspective.
My Review
This was such a brilliant book. I couldn't put it down as it held my interest and attention throughout. It was a very interesting and unique way at looking at art that worked so well. Rather than just looking at art through type or time the author looks at the pieces based on the colours explaining how the colours were made and who started using them. The book is still in chronological order but it fascinating looking at the development of each colour. Not only do you see the block colours down the sides but each one has that colours number. There was great text about the painters and the piece of artwork. I love that after each picture the author suggests 3 other paints the would accompany the art work which I just had to Google to see and compare this gave me an even deeper knowledge. Everything just worked perfectly and I really enjoyed the whole experience. I definitely recommend this book to all art fans or those who want to learn. It helped me see art in a different light and helped me learn so much. It was beautifully wrote that I definitely will be looking out for more books by this clearly talented author.
Only the highest of praise goes out to the author and publishers for bringing us this fascinating book that I love so very much.
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