The History of Colour - Neil Parkinson household blue and green

blue and green

‘I thoroughly enjoyed learning through the Watts Gallery

each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own 100-word long description and quirky illustration

it was intended for curtains or loose furniture covers

"My panel is inspired by the beautiful stylised William Morris wallpapers which still feel fresh and contemporary to this day

The History of Colour - Neil Parkinson household blue and greenThis book explores the history of our understanding of colour from the ancient world to the present, from Aristotle to Albers. Interspersed in the historical story are the thematic essays that explore how colour has been used across a wide range of disciplines and fields: in belief, commerce, language, nature, food, wellness, printing and music. Many of the illustrations are drawn from the Royal College of Art's renowned Colour Reference Library,