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White: The History of a Color

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"White" by Michel Pastoureau is a history book focused on Light & Optics. Best for general readers, students, and topic-focused learners.

Presents a fascinating visual, social, and cultural history of the color white in European societies, from antiquity to today. Illustrated throughout with a wealth of captivating images ranging from the ancient world to the twenty-first century

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Best For: Readers interested in the cultural and historical significance of colors, especially white, within European art and society.
Focus: Explores the visual, social, and cultural history of the color white from antiquity to the present.
Covers: The use and meaning of white in European societies, including its role in art movements like the Medieval and Renaissance periods, supported by numerous historical images.
Why It Matters: Understanding the evolving symbolism and perception of white sheds light on broader cultural and artistic developments in European history.

"White" by Michel Pastoureau is a history book focused on Light & Optics. Best for general readers, students, and topic-focused learners.

Topic: Light & Optics

Author: Michel Pastoureau

Who this is for:

  • Students
  • Educators
  • Interested readers

Why this book matters: It gives readers useful context, background, and perspective on the subject through a focused and accessible presentation.

Presents a fascinating visual, social, and cultural history of the color white in European societies, from antiquity to today. Illustrated throughout with a wealth of captivating images ranging from the ancient world to the twenty-first century

AuthorMichel Pastoureau
PublisherPrinceton University Press
Published2023-01-24
ISBN-139780691243498
BindingHardcover
Pages241
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsArt
TopicLight & Optics
SeriesHistory of a Color

Format: Hardcover

Length: 241 pages

Language: English

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