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The Artists' Colour Box
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The Artists' Colour Box explores the fascinating stories behind the paints and pigments used by the great artists. The front of each card in this collection outlines a pigment's history—its discovery or invention, production, and usage—along with a swatch. On the back, you'll find a notable...
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The Artists' Colour Box explores the fascinating stories behind the paints and pigments used by the great artists.
The front of each card in this collection outlines a pigment's history—its discovery or invention, production, and usage—along with a swatch. On the back, you'll find a notable work from the history of art that prominently features the pigment.
The 52 pigments have been carefully selected from across all cultures and eras, offering insights that will demystify the extensive ranges of oil paints available today.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781837760688
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format: Jigsaw
Date Published: 09 October 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Skittledog
Illustration: 180 Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 87.0mm
Height: 175.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 52
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