Bright Earth: The Invention of Colour - Rilegato

Ball, Philip

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ISBN 10: 0670893463 ISBN 13: 9780670893461

Casa editrice: Viking, 2001

Riassunto

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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L'autore:

Philip Ball is a regular contributor to Nature, New Scientist, and various national and international newspapers. His previous books include DESIGNING THE MOLECULAR WORLD (which won the Association of American Publishers' Award), THE SELF-MADE TAPESTRY and H2O: A BIOGRAPHY OF WATER.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Viking
• Data di pubblicazione: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0670893463
• ISBN 13: 9780670893461
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 448