Colour and Culture: Practice and Meaning from Antiquity to Abstraction

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This reference volume explores the intersection of aesthetic practice and historical meaning, tracing chromatic usage from ancient traditions to abstract expression. The cover features a stark geometric composition of solid green, blue, red, and yellow blocks that mirror the thematic focus on color theory. It serves as a comprehensive resource for design libraries and professional studios.

• · Comprehensive examination of color theory in historical and cultural contexts
• · Covers range of development from antiquity through modern abstraction
• · Bold, minimalist graphic design cover art
• · Written by John Gage