World Of Art Color In Art

Color and art-you can’t separate the two. Even though a piece of art may consist of only black on white it still incorporates color.

Color can signify a mood, represent an object, signify motion-you get the idea. Color is everywhere, not just in art. Fabrics, visual communication, home and office décor, signage, products-you name it-color is there.

World Of Art Color In Art, written by John Gage and published by Thames & Hudson, examines the ‘history’ of color by examining past works by many of the great artists.

Careful examination on how each artist utilized color to set a mood, make a statement or depict familiar and abstract objects brings the subject of color into sharp focus.

The oversize, softbound book is filled (you guessed it) with color reproductions of art through the ages along with commentaries on the how, why, where, what and who of each individual piece of art.

How color was used, its representation and the emotions it stimulates are examined. Color permeates our lives. Artists, craftsmen, architects and designers use color to send a message, whether it is to evoke an emotion or even sell a product, color is a universal language uninhibited by borders, languages and varying social norms.

I recommend this book to anyone interested in how to use color to convey a message and especially artists and art teachers as a helpful guide and teaching tool.

Romans 12:12 - Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;