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The Diversity of Dyes: In History and Archaeology

The Diversity of Dyes: In History and Archaeology

Atkinson, Jo Kirby

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ISBN10: 1909492531
ISBN13: 9781909492530
Publisher: Archetype Publications
Published: Oct 31 2017
Pages: 464
Weight: 2.55
Height: 1.20 Width: 6.80 Depth: 9.50
Language: English

Historical and archaeological research has revealed the importance of colour for our forefathers in every aspect of life. Much of this colour was provided by dyes, initially from naturally occurring sources, later produced by chemical means to give colours of a brilliance hitherto unimagined. The papers published in this collection (supported by a generous donation from Abegg-Stiftung), all presented at Dyes in History and Archaeology meetings, demonstrate how dyes were used through the centuries. If one century is chosen - the 17th century, for example - a fascinating comparison can be made between the dyes and dyeing methods used in Europe, in Turkey, in South America and in Japan, not only on textiles, but also in the pigments used for painting.

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