{"title":"Neil Parkinson","description":"\u003cp\u003eNeil Parkinson’s work offers an engaging exploration of art and its many facets. His books, such as \u003cem\u003eThe History of Colour\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the cultural significance and evolution of artistic elements, blending insight with accessible scholarship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful narratives that illuminate the relationships between colour, creativity, and culture. Parkinson’s writing invites both casual enthusiasts and serious students of arts and culture to deepen their understanding of visual expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-history-of-colour-by-neil-parkinson-9780711266797","title":"The History of Colour","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive, beautiful book delves deep into the complex but fascinating story of our relationship with colour throughout human history. Colour is fundamental to our experience and understanding of the world. It crosses continents and cultures, disciplines and decades. It is used to convey information and knowledge, to evoke mood, and to inspire emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe History of Colour\u003c\/em\u003e explores the history of our understanding of colour, from the ancient world to the present, from Aristotle to Albers. Interspersed in the historical story are numerous thematic essays that look at how colour has been used across a wide range of disciplines and fields: in food, music, language and many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe illustrations are drawn from the Royal College of Art's renowned Colour Reference Library, which spans six centuries of works and nearly 2,000 titles. These include a Gothic manuscript on the composition of the rainbow, hand-painted Enlightenment works on colour theory, and vibrant 20th-century colour charts, featuring many fascinating examples not seen in other books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelving far and wide into this fascinating and varied subject, this book will help readers find new layers of meaning and complexity in their everyday experiences and teach them to look closer at our colourful lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428269277420,"sku":"9780711266797","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780711266797.jpg?v=1774497288"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/neil-parkinson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}