Colour and Meaning

Name: Colour and Meaning
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500282151
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Art, Science and Symbolism

By John Gage

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Colour and Meaning by John Gage delves into the complex relationship between colours and their meanings across different cultures and historical periods. The author explores how colour perception is affected by context, symbolism, and cultural interpretation, offering insights into art, science, and emotion. This book is a fascinating examination of how colours communicate and influence human experience.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intricate relationship between colour and cultural significance. This exploration into how colour has been perceived and utilised throughout history offers a rich narrative filled with artistic and cultural insights. It may particularly appeal to those with an interest in art history, design, and the broader implications of colour in society.

Explores the mysteries of themes as diverse as the optical mixing techniques implicit in mosaic, colour-languages in Latin America at the time of the Spanish Conquest and the ideas of Goethe and Runge, Blake and Turner.

A compelling study of the meaning of colour through the ages

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Is colour just a physiological phenomenon? Does it have an effect on feelings?

This vividly written book, the sequel to the award-winning Colour and Culture, is ultimately informed by the conviction that the meaning of colour lies in the particular historical context in which it is experienced and interpreted.

John Gage explores the mysteries of themes as diverse as the optical mixing techniques implicit in mosaic, colour-languages in Latin America at the time of the Spanish Conquest, and the ideas of Goethe and Runge, Blake and Turner.

For students and lecturers in the history of art and culture, for artists and designers, and for psychologists and scientists with a special interest in the subject, John Gage has produced a compelling study of the meaning of colour through the ages.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The book by John Gage is praised for its exploration of art, paint, and the spectrum, offering insights into vision and its complexities. It's described as essential reading, indicating its significant impact and value within the field of Arts & Culture.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500282151

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 March 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 100 Illustrations, black and white; 37 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 189.0mm

Height: 259.0mm

Weight: 1150g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

John Gage was the former Head of the Department of History of Art at Cambridge University. He is an acknowledged international authority on the history of art and colour and has written many books on the subject, including Colour and Culture and Colour and Meaning, both published by Thames & Hudson.

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