Chromatopia : an illustrated history of colour /

Did you know that the Egyptians created the first synthetic colour; or that the noblest purple comes from a predatory sea snail? Throughout history, artist pigments have been made from deadly metals, poisonous minerals, urine, cow dung, and even crushed insects. From grinding down beetles and burnin...

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Main Author: Coles, David (Paint-maker) (Author)
Other Authors: Lander, Adrian (Photographer)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, New York : Thames & Hudson Inc., 2018.
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Main Collection - Walker Library - 2nd Floor

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Call Number: ND1488 .C65 2018
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