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The Mystery of Color: And How We Solved It
Hardcover
Publisher Price: $24.95
ISBN13: 9781760766191
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: Jan 12 2027
Pages: 56
Language: English
What's your favorite color? Ever wondered how it got from nature into your paints?
Long ago, brilliant blues, glittering greens, and radical reds weren't easy to make. Artists had to crush beetles, burn bones, and even drain sea snails to create colors.
Come on a journey through history, packed with amazing stories, dazzling illustrations, and iconic artworks from around the world to discover how we solved the mystery of color.
Written by a master paint-maker and color expert, this book will inspire curious minds to see color in a whole new way!
For ages 7+
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