The Secret Lives of Colour
(Author) Kassia St ClairTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'A mind-expanding tour of the world without leaving your paintbox. Every colour has a story, and here are some of the most alluring, alarming, and thought-provoking. Very hard painting the hallway magnolia after this inspiring primer.' Simon Garfield The Secret Lives of Colour tells the unusual stories of the 75 most fascinating shades, dyes and hues. From blonde to ginger, the brown that changed the way battles were fought to the white that protected against the plague, Picasso's blue period to the charcoal on the cave walls at Lascaux, acidyellow to kelly green, and from scarlet women to imperial purple, these surprising stories run like a bright thread throughout history. In this book Kassia St Clair has turned her lifelong obsession with colours and where they come from (whether Van Gogh's chrome yellow sunflowers or punk's fluorescent pink) into a unique study of human civilisation. Across fashion and politics, art and war, TheSecret Lives of Colour tell the vivid story of our culture.
Kassia St Clair
Kassia St Clair is a British author and journalist known for her works on history, design, and culture. Her most notable work, "The Secret Lives of Color," explores the history and significance of various colors throughout human civilization. St Clair's writing style is engaging and informative, blending storytelling with historical research. She has made significant contributions to the field of cultural history and has been praised for her ability to make complex topics accessible to a wide audience. "The Secret Lives of Color" has been widely acclaimed and has solidified St Clair's reputation as a talented and insightful writer in the literary world.
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