The Story of Colour
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Gavin Evans
Product Specs:
- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 82.2 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 277
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The Story of Colour
The Story of Colour by Gavin Evans is a digital history of color, tracing how people have seen, named, and understood it across cultures and centuries. This PDF edition is available as an instant download after purchase.
From Isaac Newton’s prism experiments to the colors of modern screens, the book connects science, art, language, and everyday perception. It is a thoughtful read for anyone curious about the way color shapes our world.
Book Overview
Written by Gavin Evans and first published in Great Britain in 2017 by Michael O’Mara Books Limited, The Story of Colour explores the meaning and history of individual colors. The book is organized into chapters on red, orange, brown, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink, white, black, and gold.
Evans draws on scientific discoveries, cultural traditions, and language to explain why color perception varies across societies. The result is a broad, accessible account of a topic that touches art, design, and daily life.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- The origin of the rainbow mnemonic Roy G Biv and Newton’s famous prism experiment.
- Goethe’s challenge to Newton’s theory of white light and color.
- Why different cultures see and name colors differently, from Ancient Greece to Korea.
- How language shapes our understanding of colors such as blue and green.
- Chapters devoted to red, orange, brown, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink, white, black, and gold.
- The role of genes, culture, and technology in human color perception.
Why This Book Matters
The Story of Colour helps readers see a familiar subject from new angles. It shows how scientific ideas, artistic practice, and cultural habits come together in something as simple as the color of an object.
By tracing the history of color, Evans reveals how much of our perception is learned rather than fixed. This makes the book valuable for students, artists, and general readers interested in history and science.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 82.2 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 277 |
| Publisher | Michael O’Mara Books Limited |
| Imprint Location | London |
| Publication Date | 2017 |
| ISBN-13 (Hardback) | 978-1-78243-690-4 |
| ISBN-13 (eBook) | 978-1-78243-691-1 |
| Cover Design | Ana Bjezancevic |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. Access is available immediately after purchase.
The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and most reading apps. You can read it on the device that suits you best.
FAQ
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Will I receive a physical copy?
No. This is a digital edition only, and no printed book will be shipped.
What formats and devices are supported?
This is a PDF file that works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop readers, and mobile reading apps.
Download The Story of Colour and explore the rich history behind the colors you see every day.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| Author | Gavin Evans |
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