The Book Of Colour Concepts

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Explore the rich history of color through centuries of human creativity, from ancient carvings to sophisticated color theories. This collection brings together rare and remarkable works that reveal the evolving understanding of color across time.

A comprehensive journey through four centuries of color theory and its visual expressions.

The Book of Colour Concepts presents an extraordinary compilation of over 40 rare books and manuscripts sourced from some of the world’s most prestigious color collections. Spanning four centuries and featuring more than 350 vivid images, this edition showcases everything from vibrant color wheels and globes to detailed charts and diagrams, many of which have been newly photographed exclusively for this book.

Included are landmark works like Isaac Newton’s Opticks and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s influential Zur Farbenlehre, alongside lesser-known but fascinating contributions. Discover the theosophical color systems developed by Charles Webster Leadbeater and Annie Besant, the thorough color dictionary by Aloys John Maerz and Morris Rea Paul, and the intricate patchwork palettes of Japanese artist and costume designer Sanzo Wada.

This volume also highlights important and often overlooked contributions by women, such as the innovative color “blots” created by English flower painter Mary Gartside.

An introductory essay by Alexandra Loske frames the collection, while expert commentary on each work provides deeper insights into these diverse color concepts. Offering an unmatched visual and historical exploration, The Book of Colour Concepts illuminates the fascinating evolution of color in all its forms.

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