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The Secret Lives of Color
Book • 2015
The Secret Lives of Color tells the vivid stories behind seventy-five different colors, uncovering their origins, historical significance, and impact on human culture.
The book is divided into sections based on color groups such as white, yellow, orange, pink, red, purple, blue, green, brown, and black.
Each section provides short narratives on the materials used to create these colors, their social and historical contexts, and their influence on art, fashion, and society.
St. Clair's writing balances historical facts with engaging anecdotes, making the book accessible and enjoyable for readers of all backgrounds.
The book is divided into sections based on color groups such as white, yellow, orange, pink, red, purple, blue, green, brown, and black.
Each section provides short narratives on the materials used to create these colors, their social and historical contexts, and their influence on art, fashion, and society.
St. Clair's writing balances historical facts with engaging anecdotes, making the book accessible and enjoyable for readers of all backgrounds.
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Mentioned by Kai Wilson as a fascinating book exploring the histories of 75 colors, using the example of mauve.
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