Discoveries: Colors : the Story of Dyes and Pigments
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Dye, Chemistry / Industrial & Technical, Color Theory
Publication Year
2000
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art, Science, Crafts & Hobbies
Author
Guineau Delamare, Ber Francois
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
8.8 Oz
Item Length
7 in
Item Width
4.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
00-025231
Dewey Edition
21
Grade From
Eighth Grade
Dewey Decimal
667/.2
Grade To
College Graduate Student
Synopsis
This volume, from the Discoveries series, examines colour, from the painted caves at Lascaux (dating back some 40,000 years) to the computerized chemistry of today. It traces the lengthy history of dyes and pigments.