Color a natural history of the palette victoria finlay books

A wellrounded exploration of the properties and associations of colors from an engagingly personal vantage. A natural history of the palette 0345444302 by finlay, victoria. A natural history of the palette color by victoria finlay. Finlay has also worked in radio presenting, and is the current director of communications for the alliance of religions and conservation. Hes not getting any younger so time is of the essence.

Victoria finlay discover the tantalizing true stories behind your favorite colors. Victoria finlay manages to trace the history of color in a very personal way, and she takes the reader with her on her journey of discovery. Travels through the paint box published in north america as color. Extracted from an afghan mine, the blue ultramarine paint used by michelangelo was so expensive he couldnt afford to buy it himself. The first journey, to chile, was made in 1999 when i was helping friends with a documentary on pablo neruda and i just happened to bump, in the metro, into the man whose father had helped bring cochineal to chile from peru. How did the most precious color blue travel all the way from remote lapis mines in afghanistan to michelangelos. A natural history of the palette unknown binding january 1, 2002 by victoria finlay author. I bought it and have been reading it for the past year. Victoria findlay is a journalist who takes us on a very entertaining journey through the rainbow of colours used by painters and dyers through the centuries and millenia. Art history is so often about looking at the people who made the art. A natural history of the palette book by victoria finlay. In this vivid and captivating journey through the colors of an artists palette, victoria finlay takes us on an enthralling adventure around the. Cleopatra used saffrona source of the color yellowfor seduction. Victoria finlay has traveled through iran, afghanistan, and other places to investigate the origin of all those tantalizingly sensual ochers and reds and blues.

A natural history of the palette by victoria finlay. A natural history of the palette has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. I have read books on the chemical comosition of colors, and on how. Color discover the tantalizing true stories behind your favorite colors. Thoroughly recommended for readers who enjoy art, history and non fiction and have a natural curiosity about the colours around us. Victoria finlay books list of books by author victoria. In this vivid and captivating journey through the colors of an artists palette, victoria finlay takes us on an enthralling adventure around the world and through the ages, illuminating how the colors we choose to value have determined the history of culture. A natural history of the palette by victoria finlay overview in this vivid and captivating journey through the colors of an artists palette, victoria finlay takes us on an enthralling adventure around the world and through the ages, illuminating how the colors we choose to value have determined the history of culture itself. The brilliant history of color in art georgia okeeffe museum. From the prehistoric use of ochre in cave drawings to the outlawing of white paint in the twentieth century, these blinks are full of. Victoria finlay examining the physical materials that color the world, a freelance journalist explores the social, political, and cultural implications of color throughout history.

Her travels take the reader through history, geography, and culture in a way that provides great but not excessive detail and brings the palette into vivid detail. A secret history, and she was formerly art editor at the south china morning post in hong. In this vivid and captivating journey through the colors of an artists palette, victoria finlay takes us on an enthralling adventure around the world and. A natural history of the palette and the brilliant history of color in art. A natural history of the palette book online at best prices in india on.

Although this book was more and two hundred pages, it was a wonderful, well researched, attention grabbing narrative about the history of color, the difference between pigment and dye, the search for forgotten recipes and human sentiment around the globe to color. Discover the tantalizing true stories behind your favorite colors. Random house trade paperbacks, 9780812971422, 464pp. In this vivid and captivating journey through the colors of an artists palette, victoria finlay takes us on an enthralling adventure around the world and through the ages, illuminating how the colors we choose to value have determined the history of culture itself. A natural history of the palette while visiting the met one afternoon about a year ago. A natural history of the palette by victoria finlay online at alibris. A natural history of the palette what they signified was precious, but what they were was not. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. See all books authored by victoria finlay, including color. A natural history of the palette by victoria finlay 2003, paperback at the best online prices at. In this vivid and captivating journey through the colors of an artists palette, victoria finlay takes us on an enthralling adventure around the world and through. I am having trouble finding a copy of victorias book color. A natural history of the palette victoria finlay on. The book is well researched and documented with index and bibliography.

Color a natural history of the palette hardcover january 1, 2002 by victoria finlay author. How did the most precious color blue travel all the way from remote lapis mines in afghanistan to michelangelos brush. A natural history of the palette by victoria finlay 2003, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The brilliant history of color in art georgia okeeffe. The reader will find enough local color and interesting tidbits to make the hours very pleasant indeed. Jan 01, 2002 i love art history books but am aware that many have better use, curing insomnia.

A natural history of the palette is, as the title implies, an exploration into the stories behind the colors that make up the spectrum. A natural history of the palette by victoria finlay isbn. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2003, and was written by victoria finlay. Color is the essence of landscape, of mood, of our whole perception of the physical world. A natural history of the palette 2002 tells the intriguing and odd stories connected to the discovery of pigments and the use of paints. She manages the right mix of history, social history and culture, chemistry, observation and personal anecdote. Victoria finlay books list of books by author victoria finlay. A must for all those who are interested in art and culture. A natural history of the palette by victoria finlay goodreads.

A natural history of the palette and the former arts editor of the south china morning. A natural history of the palette 0812971426 by victoria finlay. A natural history of the palette victoria finlay download bok. Having an affinity for all things color, i was attracted to the cover of color. May 26, 2003 this book is absolutely bursting with color history, and victoria s personal anecdotes of discovering that history are thrilling. Buried treasure published in the united states as jewels. A natural history of the palette publishers weekly. Colour in the us, color was my first book, published in 2002. The main characters of this non fiction, art story are.

A natural history of the palette english edition ebook. A natural history of the palette by victoria finlay english paperback b. This is a beautifully written book, and i definitely recommend it to anyone who is an artist, or an art lover or just fascinated with color and history. Finlay sets about the task of researching the origins of the pigments of the paintbox. Dec 18, 2007 in this vivid and captivating journey through the colors of an artists palette, victoria finlay takes us on an enthralling adventure around the world and through the ages, illuminating how the colors we choose to value have determined the history of culture itself. A natural history of the palette txt read information about the author victoria finlay is a writer and journalist, known for her books on colour and jewels.

Finlay, in response to all i learned from reading your wonderful book, i made a large drawing, the history of color, which is about to be exhibited at my april 12 june 16 show, strange bedfellows at hosfelt gallery, 531 west 36th st. Victoria finlay is the critically acclaimed author of color. Just finished reading colour thank you soooooo much victoria. Color a natural history of the palette by victoria finlay 9780812971422.

Victoria finlay quit her regular day job as arts editor of the south china morning post to research and write her book color. Each color, as it turns out, has many intriguing stories behind it. Finlay tracks down the origins of artistic iterations of each. A natural history of the palette victoria finlay, author. Im sad to say that i found the cover to be the best part of this book. In this vivid and captivating journey through the colors of an artists palette, victoria finlay takes us on an enthralling adventure around the world and through the ages, illuminating how the colors we choose. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read color. A natural history of the palette by victoria finlay hardcover art book. A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. A natural history of the palette ebook written by victoria finlay.

A natural history of the palette by victoria finlay occasionally. A natural history of the palette is a good book to curl up with at night or to read on an airplane. This book is absolutely bursting with color history, and victorias personal anecdotes of discovering that history are thrilling. I love art history books but am aware that many have better use, curing insomnia.

There is nothing dry or textbookish about this read. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 464 pages and is available in paperback format. Cleopatra used saffron a source of the color yellowfor seduction. Dec 01, 2003 going through the spectrum color by color, ms. From the prehistoric use of ochre in cave drawings to the outlawing of white paint in the twentieth century, these blinks are full of surprising, colorful information.