Colors of Art: The Story of Art in 80 Palettes

Color allows artists to tell stories, express their individuality, evoke mood, and portray subliminal messages, and the greatest of artists have packed their pigments with social, political, and religious references. From the earth to semiprecious stones and crushed insects, this book explores the unexpected materials used to create pigments and the lengths to which artists have gone to obtain them. And by way of 80 great artworks, from cave paintings to contemporary masterpieces, it navigates turning points both big and small -- inviting you to look at familiar and lesser-known works through a vibrant new lens.