The Secret Lives of Colour by Kassia St. Clair

The Secret Lives of Colour

Kassia St. Clair

320 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

nonfiction art history science informative medium-paced
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The Secret Lives of Colour by Kassia St. Clair is a captivating read for anyone fascinated by the intricate connections between art, history, and culture, who will delight in uncovering the surprising stories behind the colours that have shaped human civilization.

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The Secret Lives of Colour tells the unusual stories of seventy-five fascinating shades, dyes and hues. From blonde to ginger, the brown that changed the way battles were fought to the white that protected against the plague, Picasso's blue period...

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4.09
based on 2,573 reviews

Moods

informative: 99%

lighthearted: 26%

relaxing: 25%

reflective: 20%

inspiring: 16%

funny: 8%

adventurous: 2%

challenging: 2%

mysterious: 1%


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28% of readers chose fast
48% of readers chose medium
23% of readers chose slow
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