Book of Earth - A Guide to Ochre, Pigment, and Raw Color

IMMERSIVE AND INSPIRATIONAL: Dive into a chronicle of the rich history of earth pigments and their use in art and body decoration. Gustafson presents a fascinating pigment archive and a thorough exploration of its colors.EXQUISITE PHOTOGRAPHY: From deep, iron-rich reds to sunny yellows, Gustafson''s photographs celebrate the vast array of hues naturally occurring throughout the world and highlight projects for mixing and using your own pigments.CONVERGENCE OF HISTORY, CULTURE, AND ART: Gustafson includes contributor essays that offer a historical and cultural perspective on color cultivation and the meaning of pigments to various cultures.

Product details

• Authors: Heidi Gustafson
• Publisher: Abrams
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 25.05.2023
• EAN: 9781419764653
• ISBN: 978-1-4197-6465-3
• Dimensions: 210 mm x 280 mm x 30 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > General, dictionaries; NATURE / General, CRAFTS & HOBBIES / General, Handicrafts, decorative arts & crafts, natural history, Handicrafts, decorative arts and crafts, Nature and the natural world: general interest, Colours and colour theory