| Description |
xiii, 369 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 352-359) and index. |
| Summary |
Deep Color unpacks the mysteriously powerful shades of the rainbow (plus black, white, and pink) with a deep dive into humankind's use (and misuse) of color. From the most ancient traces of red ochre in early human settlements around the world to the hot pink Pussyhats of recent protests, from the primeval darkness of Genesis and the Rig Veda to the black outfits of urban fashionistas, color tells the story of what we desire and what we fear, what we admire and what we revile. A close look at the messages carried by color empowers us to think critically about how we are influenced by modern media and marketing, about our reactions to art and creativity, and about what satisfies and comforts us. With its forays into history, this book is a tool for the culturally curious. With its close examination of the often unconscious ways color communicates and persuades, it is also a tool for artists and designers. With its discussion of color usage, Deep Color is a source of inspiration for creative thinkers of all kinds. |
| Subject |
Color -- Psychological aspects.
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Color -- Miscellanea.
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Color. (OCoLC)fst00868499
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Color -- Psychological aspects.
(OCoLC)fst00868512
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| Genre/Form |
Trivia and miscellanea. (OCoLC)fst01921748
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| ISBN |
0764364413 |
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9780764364419 |
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