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Understand the stories behind the paints and pigments used by the great artists. The front of each card outlines a pigment's history its discovery or invention, production and usage with a swatch. The back features a notable work from the history of art that prominently features it. The 52 pigments have been carefully selected from across all cultures and eras and will demystify the extensive ranges of oil paints on offer today.

The Artists Colour Box

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    By Kelly Grovier

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      Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
      Published 1 April 2025
      ISBN-13 9781837760688
      978-1837760688
      ISBN-10 1837760683
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      Art & Photography The Arts: techniques and principles

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      Book Synopsis
      Understand the stories behind the paints and pigments used by the great artists. The front of each card outlines a pigment's history its discovery or invention, production and usage with a swatch. The back features a notable work from the history of art that prominently features it. The 52 pigments have been carefully selected from across all cultures and eras and will demystify the extensive ranges of oil paints on offer today.

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