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Chromatopia : an illustrated history of colour / David Coles ; with photography by Adrian Lander

by David Coles, Adrian Lander

This volume explores the history and origins of over 50 artist pigments from the ancient world to the present. It details the diverse mineral, biological, and chemical sources used to produce colour, including synthetic developments and natural extractions.

Accession 14525 ISBN 9781760760021 Publisher Thames & Hudson
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