Pigmenst

Pigments brings together leading art historians and conservators to trace the history of the materials used to create colors and their invention across different cultures and time periods.

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For millennia, humans have used pigments to decorate, tell stories, and instruct. Charred bones, crushed earth, stones, insects, and blood were the first pigments. This illustrated book contains historical essays and case studies that shed light on the many forms of pigments—organic and inorganic. The book shows how pigments were as central to the earliest art forms and global trade networks as they are to today’s commerce, decoration, and artistic expression.

From cave paintings to contemporary art, Pigments demonstrates how a material understanding of color opens up new perspectives on visual culture and art history.

Author: Barbara H. Berrie
Page count: 176
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Language: English