DescriptionChange the way you see color forever in this dazzling collection of color palettes spanning art history and pop culture, and told in writer and artist Edith Young s accessible, inviting style.
From the shades of pink in the blush of Madame de Pompadour s cheeks to Prince s concert costumes, Color Scheme decodes the often overlooked color concepts that can be found in art history and visual culture. Edith Young s forty color palettes and accompanying essays reveal the systems of color that underpin everything we see, allowing original and, at times, even humorous themes to emerge. Color Scheme is the perfect book for anyone interested in learning more about, or rethinking, how we see the world around us.
PRAISE FOR COLOR SCHEME...  Color Scheme: An Irreverent History of Art and Pop Culture in Color Palettes is a small wonder of incredible moments, equal parts art history and paradigm-shifting invention....
If you love color, this book will speak directly to your soul.