Chromaphilia: The Story of Color in Art Hardcover – March 13, 2017

Rich and readable, this lovely book is ripe with detail, insight and perspective. Stella Paul blends history, art, science and philosophy to create an admirable study of color and its meaning over the centuries. Her long experience at some the countries best museums translates to an effort that is both accessible for the newcomer and rewarding for those looking to deepen their understanding of the extensive and beautifully rendered examples. Chromaphilia is a delight; a wonderful path to smartly wander through some of the world's most beautiful art.

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Aside from short opening and closing sections, the book consists of a series of chapters each devoted to the use of a particular color. A chapter generally progresses with analyses of works of the past up to modern ones. Much information is provided about the techniques, artist biographies, and other information that helps one to appreciate the works.--An impressive amount of scholarship went into this book. I found the writing generally clear. Perhaps reflecting my lack of enlightenment/sophistication about modern art, I found some of the explanations of modern works puzzling. When a piece consists of a canvas all of one color or of several smears of paint, the philosophical statements about what the artist was attempting to achieve ring hollow to me. Did that artist have enough talent to create a non-abstract, representational work?

Fascinating!

Great book containing all you want to know about color!