Before Colors
Where Pigments and Dyes Come From
Annette Bay Pimentel author Madison Safer illustrator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Abrams
Published:3rd Aug '23
£17.99
Available to order, but very limited on stock - if we have issues obtaining a copy, we will let you know.
From an award-winning author, an oversize nonfiction picture book exploring pigments and dyes made from natural sources—across time and around the world
Colors don’t come out of nothing.They always start somewhere . . .With something . . .With someone.
Discover how color is harnessed from nature in this survey of dyes and pigments from around the world. Organized by color—from yellow to purple to red and more—Before Colors marries a lyrical core text with tons of informational material for curious readers.
In the narrative text, readers will encounter markers and artists as they source and process materials, transforming the most unexpected things into vibrant pigments and dyes. The sidebars offer much more to discover, including extensive lists of specific shades, short bios of colorful characters, and more.
****STARRED REVIEW*****
"Lyrical notes add wonder to a bright mix of creative arts and scientific fact."
***STARRED REVIEW***
"The perfect combination of art history and science, add this title to all nonfiction shelves and STEAM programming."
An attractive and distinct STEAM compilation. * Bookli
ISBN: 9781419757068
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
88 pages