The World According to Colour

A captivating exploration of color in human history by one of the most dynamic voices in art history.

Our world is infused with color, but color is not just a product of our environment; it thrives in our minds, as this engaging book illustrates. Each chapter immerses readers in a specific hue, weaving together tales from the realms of art and human history to shed light on the evolving significance of color across time and cultures. James Fox demonstrates how artists, scientists, writers, philosophers, explorers, and inventors have both influenced and been influenced by the rich tapestry of meanings associated with these diverse colors. Through color, we gain deeper insights into their societies and our own. Each chapter provides a fresh perspective on a different historical period, creating a vibrant and exhilarating narrative of our world. Fox eloquently states, "For millennia, we have projected our hopes, anxieties, and obsessions onto color, making the history of color inseparable from the history of humanity."