Buddhist Colour
A richly researched exploration of the relationship between colour, culture, psychology, and art history, tracing how colour has shaped human thought and visual expression from prehistory to the digital age. The book combines historical research with colour theory, aesthetics, and practical reference material for artists and designers
Colour Concepts
An exploration of colour symbolism through history, from prehistoric cave painting and Greek humours to the Renaissance, Modernism, and contemporary psychology. The section examines how cultures and artistic movements used colour to express ideas, emotions, beliefs, and states of mind.
Psychology & Aesthetics
An exploration of colour symbolism through history, from prehistoric cave painting and Greek humours to the Renaissance, Modernism, and contemporary psychology. The section examines how cultures and artistic movements used colour to express ideas, emotions, beliefs, and states of mind.
Eastern Colour Traditions
Explores the colour systems of Egypt, Tibet, China, India, Persia, and Japan, revealing how colour has been used to communicate spirituality, philosophy, and cultural identity.
Palette Dictionary
A unique visual reference documenting the palettes of more than 90 artists, from Giotto and Leonardo to Monet, Picasso, and Warhol, revealing how colour choices shaped artistic movements and individual styles.
Media, Methods & Pigments
A practical guide to traditional painting techniques and the origins, properties, permanence, and behaviour of artists' pigments used throughout history.
