Chromaphilia

This vibrant and compelling book uses 240
artworks as case studies to tell the story
of ten individual colours or colour groups.
It explores the history and meaning of each
colour in art, highlighting fascinating tales
of discovery and artistic passion, and offering
easily accessible explanations of the science
and theory behind specific colours. From
Isaac Newton's optics to impressionist theory,
from the dynamics of Josef Albers to the
contemporary metaphysics of Olafur Eliasson,
this book shows how colour paints our world.