Kassia Clair

THE MODERN CLASSIC AND SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER. NOW BOLDER, BRIGHTER AND EXPANDED INTO GLORIOUS TECHNICOLOUR WITH 25 NEW COLOURS. The history of colour tells the vivid story of civilisation. From scarlet women to imperial purple, leaf green to the white paint that protected against the atom bomb, Picasso's blue period to the pink Barbie claimed for feminism, The Secret Lives of Colour offers a bright thread throughout human history. Kassia St Clair's lifelong fascination with colours and where they come from (whether Van Gogh's chrome yellow sunflowers or Dorothy's ruby slippers) takes us on an unforgettable journey through our past, present and future.

Fascinující příběhy barev Pětasedmdesát esejů o barvách a jejich kulturní a sociální historii vychází ze sloupků, které autorka pravidelně publikovala v britském časopise Elle Decoration. Každá kapitola se skládá z krátkých, dvou až čtyřstránkových esejů, pojednávajících o různých odstínech příslušné barvy z pohledu vědy, historie, umění nebo kultury. Kassia St. Clairová vypráví živý příběh barev od bílé chránící před morem, přes Van Goghovu chromovou žluť, punkovou fluorescenční růžovou, Picassovu modrou až po barvu z dřevěného uhlí na stěnách jeskyně v Lascaux a černočernou černou.

Every year, Bulgari launches its High Jewelry collection, featuring 150 mesmerizing, one-of-a-kind pieces. This year, the focus of the design is the symbolism and richness of the world of color a luxurious journey through shapes, hues, and a multitude of creative forms. The colors of gems have always provided a source of inspiration and innovation for Bulgari. This year s jewelry collection goes to the roots of the brand famous for forging new creative paths. Bulgari s ever-evolving aesthetic goes hand in hand with its commitment to high-end Italian craftmanship. This unique volume presents Bulgari s craftmanship and artistry and provides a lavish catalogue at the highest level of the jeweler s art and contributions of artists exploring the world of colors with their works.

Pútavá história farieb plná úchvatných príbehov Táto kniha prináša nezvyčajné príbehy sedemdesiatich piatich fascinujúcich farieb a farebných odtieňov. Od bielej, ktorá chránila ľudí pred morom, až po hnedú, vďaka ktorej sa zmenil spôsob boja vo vojnách. Od uhlíkov na jaskynných maľbách až po Picassovo modré obdobie. Od žien odetých do šarlátových šiat až po šokujúcu ružovú. Tieto prekvapujúce príbehy sa vinú históriou ako farebné vlákno. Vydajte sa na cestu okolo sveta a rozšírte si obzory bez toho, aby ste prekročili prah svojho bytu. Každá farba má svoju históriu a v tomto diele sú zachytené jej najzaujímavejšie, najznepokojujúcejšie a najpodnetnejšie momenty. Kassia St. Clair pretavila svoju celoživotnú vášeň pre farby do výnimočnej štúdie o ľudskej civilizácii. Tajný život farieb odkrýva prostredníctvom módy, politiky, umenia či vojnovej histórie pestrofarebný príbeh našej civilizácie.

From the mummies of Ancient Egypt; via the silken dragon robes of Imperial China and the woollen sails of Viking longboats to the Indian calicoes and chintzes that powered the Industrial Revolution (and sparked more than one war); arriving finally at the lab-blended fibres that have allowed astronauts to moonwalk -- fabrics, manmade and natural, have changed and shaped the world we live in. In twelve fascinating chapters, Kassia St Clair lays out an alternative history of civilisation and human creativity. Wittily written and compellingly argued, this book will change the way you see the world.

'A mind-expanding tour of the world without leaving your paintbox. Every colour has a story, and here are some of the most alluring, alarming, and thought-provoking. Very hard painting the hallway magnolia after this inspiring primer.' Simon GarfieldThe Secret Lives of Colour tells the unusual stories of the 75 most fascinating shades, dyes and hues. From blonde to ginger, the brown that changed the way battles were fought to the white that protected against the plague, Picasso's blue period to the charcoal on the cave walls at Lascaux, acid yellow to kelly green, and from scarlet women to imperial purple, these surprising stories run like a bright thread throughout history. In this book Kassia St Clair has turned her lifelong obsession with colours and where they come from (whether Van Gogh's chrome yellow sunflowers or punk's fluorescent pink) into a unique study of human civilisation. Across fashion and politics, art and war, The Secret Lives of Colour tell the vivid story of our culture.