Book of Colour Concepts | The Book of Colour Concepts

The Book of Colour Concepts

Sarah Lowengard, 2024

Overview

Humanity's engagement with color dates back to early creative expressions like cave paintings. This expansive edition gathers over 65 rare books and manuscripts from distinguished global collections, charting a four-century journey through the concept of color. It presents more than 1,000 images, including color wheels, globes, charts, and diagrams, many newly photographed. The works explore color taxonomies, the relationship between color and music, and color's connection to human emotions.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in the history of art and science.
• Individuals fascinated by color theory and its applications.
• Scholars and collectors of rare books and manuscripts.

Key features

• Hardback binding.
• 846 pages.
• English language.
• ISBN: 9783836595650.
• Published by Taschen in 2024.
• Dimensions: 251x175 mm.