Colorama : from fuchsia to midnight blue
2017
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What is the colour white? The serenity of a snowfall? The peace of a dove? The purity of alabaster? This original and captivating exploration of colour delves into the nuances of the universal palette while also explaining the history behind some of the terms used to describe certain hues. Elegantly designed it offers two-page spreads for 133 different shades. Each full-page of brilliant colour faces a charming explanatory illustration and text of technical, scientific, historic, etymological, or linguistic terms.
Main title:
Colorama : from fuchsia to midnight blue / Cruschiform ; translation from French by Paul Kelly.
Imprint:
Munich : Prestel, [2017]
Collation:
133 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 23 cm
Notes:
Includes index.
ISBN:
9783791373287 (hbk)
Dewey class:
535.6
Language:
EnglishFrench
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BRN:
2668456
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