The V&A Book of Colour in Design

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A beautifully presented survey of design and the applied arts, explored not by use, material, form or date – but by colour

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A beautifully presented survey of design and the applied arts, explored not by use, material, form or date – but by colour

The V&A Book of Colour in Design is attractively simple: a celebration and exploration of colour, as revealed through objects in the world-class collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Structured by colour, it offers fascinating insights into the choices made by designers and makers from across the world and throughout history.

Each chapter begins with a brief introduction that considers the history, symbolism, and use of an individual colour. Objects – from items of jewelry, textiles, glassware and ceramics to furniture and more – are reproduced in a visual selection that explores the varied hues of every colour. However different objects within each section may be in their detail and meaning, they are united by their common colour, revealing surprising connections between them. Throughout, narrative captions bring together disparate items from across the V&A’s collection to explore the universal significance of colour in art and design.

Beautifully designed, this highly visual, colour-led survey of design and the applied arts is a compelling sourcebook with broad appeal for anyone interested or involved in all aspects of visual culture.

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Weight 1507 g
Dimensions 20.7 x 26.7 cm
Publisher name Thames and Hudson Ltd
Publication date 8 October 2020
Number of pages 304
Format Hardback
Contributors Edited by Tim Travis
Dimensions 20.7 x 26.7 cm
Weight 1507 g

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Tim Travis is a curator in the Word & Image Department at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.