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One of the least studied aspects of the history of art is the tools the artist uses - in particular the materials that give paints their rich and varied colours. Traditionally, the focus has been on inspiration rather than the practicalities of how (or if) an artist could achieve a particular colour. This book redresses the balance. Rich in anecdote, ranging from the ancient Egyptians to the present day, BRIGHT EARTH reveals how art is more of a science and science more of an art than might besupposed.
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“Philip Ball ... brings the mysterious subject of colour wonderfully alive in an entertaining and informative book” -- The Economist
“a persuasive demonstration that chemistry, aesthetics and history shine brighter when properly mixed” -- BBC History Magazine
“a succinct and elegantly structured new survey of Western painting” -- Daily Mail
“‘Bright Earth’ is full of ... fascinating vignettes which provide unexpected vistas on the relation between art and technology” -- Sunday Telegraph
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“a persuasive demonstration that chemistry, aesthetics and history shine brighter when properly mixed” -- BBC History Magazine
“a succinct and elegantly structured new survey of Western painting” -- Daily Mail
“‘Bright Earth’ is full of ... fascinating vignettes which provide unexpected vistas on the relation between art and technology” -- Sunday Telegraph
A brilliant exploration of the science of art and of colour
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- PublisherViking
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 0670893463
- ISBN 13 9780670893461
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages448
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