Chromatopia: An Illustrated History of Colour Publisher / Frances Lincoln imaginary beasts or life-size human

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Rebecca Coates

Ceramics Masterclass explores this diverse discipline by showcasing 100 of the most innovative and inspiring artists past and present

chosen by an international panel of experts

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Chromatopia: An Illustrated History of Colour Publisher / Frances Lincoln imaginary beasts or life-size humanDid you know that the Egyptians created the first synthetic colour; or that the noblest purple comes from a predatory sea snail? Throughout history, artists pigments have been made from deadly metals, poisonous minerals, urine, cow dung, and even crushed insects. From grinding down beetles and burning animal bones to alchemy and serendipity, Chromatopia reveals the origin stories of over 50 of historys most extraordinary pigments. Spanning the ancient