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Discover the enchanting world of 'Colours of Art', a captivating exploration of the significance of color in art history, published by Quarto UK in 2022. This beautifully illustrated book features 80 carefully curated artworks that reveal how color operates as more than just a tool, but as an essential element conveying emotion, mood, and artistic intent. From Vermeer's iconic use of ultramarine in 'The Milkmaid' to Warhol's revolutionary hot pinks, 'Colours of Art' takes readers on a chronological journey through time, unveiling the stories behind iconic palettes and their impact on art movements. Perfect for artists, designers, and art enthusiasts alike, this book allows you to appreciate the profound role that color plays in creative expression. Whether you're captivated by Turner’s use of Indian Yellow in depicting flames or intrigued by the palette choices that defined art history, this book offers a fresh perspective on the masterpieces. Dive into a visually engaging experience where you'll learn how these color decisions shaped the narrative of art and explore the techniques that artists have employed over centuries. Ideal for anyone looking to enrich their understanding of art history, 'Colours of Art' also functions as a perfect gift for art lovers. Secure your copy now and embrace the vibrant legacy of color in art!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780711258044
Year: 2022
Publisher: Quarto UK
Description:
Colours of Art takes the reader on a journey through history via 80 carefully curated artworks and their palettes. For these pieces, colour is not only a tool (like a paintbrush or a canvas), but the fundamental secret to their success. Colour 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 colour 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 colour could achieve? For the works in this book, colour isn't just a basic artistic tool, but the critical component to their success. Structured chronologically, Colours 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.
Colours 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.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780711258044
Year: 2022
Publisher: Quarto UK
Description:
Colours of Art takes the reader on a journey through history via 80 carefully curated artworks and their palettes. For these pieces, colour is not only a tool (like a paintbrush or a canvas), but the fundamental secret to their success. Colour 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 colour 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 colour could achieve? For the works in this book, colour isn't just a basic artistic tool, but the critical component to their success. Structured chronologically, Colours 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.
Colours 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.