Description
An engaging history of colors full of captivating stories. This book presents unusual tales of seventy-five fascinating colors and shades. From white, which protected people from the plague, to brown, which changed the way wars were fought. From charcoal in cave paintings to Picasso's blue period. From women dressed in scarlet to shocking pink. These surprising stories weave through history like a colorful thread. Embark on a journey around the world and broaden your horizons without stepping outside your apartment. Each color has its own history, and this work captures its most interesting, disturbing, and thought-provoking moments. Kassia St. Clair has transformed her lifelong passion for colors into an exceptional study of human civilization. The Secret Life of Colors reveals through fashion, politics, art, and military history the colorful story of our civilization. Translated from the English original by Sofia Skokanová.
Information
Author: Clair Kassia
Publication date: April 1, 2024
Manufacturer: IKAR, a.s.
Genres: Books, Foreign language books, Slovak literature
Type: Hardcover books
Pages: 320
ISBN/EAN: 9788055193076