A deep dive into the complex history of color, exploring its social, cultural, and material significance across global contexts.
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A deep dive into the complex history of color, exploring its social, cultural, and material significance across global contexts.
Although much has been written on the aesthetic value of color, there are other values that adhere to it with economic and social values among them. Through case studies of particular colors and colored objects, this volume demonstrates just how complex the history of color is by focusing on the diverse social and cultural meanings of color; the trouble, pain, and suffering behind the production and application of these colors; the difficult technical processes for making and applying color; and...
will contain mild spoilers
No romantic or sexual content present.
Brief mentions of suffering in color production contexts.
No profanity or strong language present.
No substance use depicted.
No LGBTQ+ representation present.
Minor references to religious contexts in cultural artifacts.
No fantasy magic or witchcraft present.
No real-world occult content present.
Moderate focus on social and cultural implications of color history.
No self-harm or suicide content present.
Recurring themes of suffering and exploitation in color production.
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