The Colours of History: How Colours Shaped the World
Clive Gifford, Marc-Etienne Peintre
Subjects
- Facts & Information - lists, stats and plenty of facts
- History Time - blasts from the past
Average rating
WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD BEST BOOK WITH FACTS 2019!
A truly unique approach to history and a fascinating read that is guaranteed to keep boredom at bay, The Colours of History studies the shades, hues and pigments which have shaped the past and present.
Why did Roman emperors wear purple? Which colour is made from crushed beetles? What green pigment might be used to build super-fast computers of the future? Find out the answers to these and many more questions in this vibrant exploration of the stories behind different colours, and the roles they’ve played throughout history. From black to white, and all the colours in between, every shade has a story to tell. Each colour group is introduced with a stunning and interpretive double-page spread illustration, followed by illustrated entries exploring the ‘colourful’ history of particular shades. With vivid, thought-provoking illustrations and engaging bite-sized text, this book is a feast for the eyes and the mind, ready to enthral budding artists and historians alike.Reviews
I liked this book because I love colours and I love history
Constable Quincy Supermarket 22.11.2020
I liked finding out about different Colours which I had never heard of before (Vermillion, Red Orche, Yellow Orche, Chrome Yellow, Prussian Blue etc.).
Senor Natty Windchime 20.10.2020
Great book, I can see why it got a blue peter book award! A bit not for me as it talks about E120 which is a food ingredient: (crushed up bugs (cochineal)) it makes me a bit too cautious now but that is just me and that happened in olden times so it should be okay. I love the facts it is packed to the brim with! Great book
Duchess Candyfloss Sherbet 21.08.2020
I definitely enjoyed it
Coach Ice-T Bacon-slicer 12.08.2020
I liked it but it needs more colours. Perhaps there will be a book number two.
Princess Daisy Pennyfarthing 12.09.2019
