A magnificent work of original research, unwinding history through cloth - how we make it, use it and what it means to us.
Victoria Finlay Livres
Victoria Finlay est une écrivaine et journaliste dont le travail explore les mondes vibrants de la couleur et des bijoux. Elle se penche sur les origines et les histoires des pigments et des pierres précieuses, révélant comment ils ont façonné la culture et la créativité humaines. L'écriture de Finlay est motivée par une profonde curiosité pour l'anthropologie et un désir de comprendre comment diverses sociétés perçoivent et utilisent les éléments visuels de notre monde. Son approche éclaire le riche panorama de l'expérience humaine à travers le prisme de la couleur et des matériaux précieux.
The Brilliant History of Color in Art
- 120pages
- 5 heures de lecture
"Journey from the Ice Age to the Digital Age with a surprising cast of characters on this worldwide tour of color in art. Students will discover the strange, intriguing, and humorous stories of their favorite colors, the science behind them, and how they forever changed the courses of art and history. Big questions will pique your students' curiosity: Why is the sky blue? Why are there seven colors in the rainbow? What is art, anyway? The Brilliant History of Color in Art is also a treasure trove of world art, from cave paintings to Roman treasures and Chinese dragon scrolls; to works by Titian and Michelangelo, Monet and Kandinsky, Rothko and Hockney; to contemporary sculpture and graffiti art. Many of the book's 166 spectacular images are from the collections of the J. Paul Getty Museum." -- Publisher's description.
When we put on jewels, what are we really wearing? In this scintillating book, Victoria Finlay embarks on her own globe-circling search for the real stories behind some of the gems we prize most.
Colour
- 512pages
- 18 heures de lecture
On a journey that takes her from Afghanistan, to the Australian outback, to ancient caves in China, and the saffron harvest in Spain, Victoria Finlay gives an extraordinary, and compelling account of the history of colour. schovat popis
Color: A Natural History of the Palette
- 464pages
- 17 heures de lecture
Nora's heartfelt desire for a baby brother takes center stage in this charming tale, making it an ideal read for young children anticipating a new sibling. The story uses simple language to engage young readers, offering a light-hearted approach to the transition of becoming a big brother or sister. Through Nora's journey, the book serves as a valuable resource for families navigating this exciting change together.
Manganschwarz, Ägyptisch Blau, Ockergelb, Zinnoberrot, Ultramarin, Mumienbraun und Mauve: Hinter jeder Farbe verbirgt sich eine Geschichte. Victoria Finlay hat sie aufgespürt und zu einer wunderbaren Reise rund um den Globus zusammengestellt. Wie gelang es den Steinzeitmenschen, die ersten Farben herzustellen? Weshalb ist Purpur die Farbe der Cäsaren? Was verrät uns eine grüne Tapete über Napoleons Tod? Und wie entlarvte Kobaltblau einen der grössten Kunstfälscher aller Zeiten? Victoria Finlay erklärt Verwendung, Bedeutung und Wirkung der Farben und entschlüsselt ihre Symbolik. Lebendig beschreibt sie, welche überragende Rolle die Farbe für Gauguin, Vermeer, Monet und andere Künstler von Weltrang gespielt hat. Meisterwerke aus dem J. Paul Getty Museum lassen uns die elementare Kraft der Farbe erleben