{"title":"John Gage","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our John Gage collection, a treasure trove for enthusiasts of art, culture, and the profound influence of colour. John Gage, a distinguished art historian, is celebrated for his extensive research on the role of colour in art and its cultural implications. Whether you are a seasoned art aficionado or a curious beginner, Gage's works offer an enlightening exploration into the world of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this collection, you'll find acclaimed titles such as \u003cem\u003eColour and Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, where Gage delves into the historical journey of colour, examining how it has shaped artistic practices across diverse cultures. In \u003cem\u003eColour and Meaning\u003c\/em\u003e, he unravels the symbolic significance and emotional resonance that colours have had throughout history. Meanwhile, \u003cem\u003eColour in Art\u003c\/em\u003e provides an insightful analysis of colour theory and its practical application in the visual arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach book in this collection falls under the Arts \u0026amp; Culture category, reflecting Gage's commitment to exploring how art communicates meaning and evokes emotion through the brilliant spectrum of colour. Whether you are integrating these concepts into your creative practice or simply seeking to appreciate the nuances of art on a deeper level, John Gage’s works are invaluable resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmbark on a journey through the vibrant world of colour with John Gage's thought-provoking and meticulously researched books, which are sure to enrich your understanding of art and its cultural contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"colour-in-art-by-john-gage-9780500297339","title":"Colour in Art","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA wide-ranging and engaging introduction to the place and power of colour in life and art by John Gage, author of the award-winning \u003ci\u003eColour and Culture\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe complex phenomenon of colour has received detailed attention from the perspectives of physics, chemistry, physiology, psychology, linguistics and philosophy. However, the people who work most closely with colour - artists - have rarely been canvassed for their opinions on this mysterious subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Gage sets out to address this omission by focusing on the thoughts and practices of artists. \u003ci\u003eColour in Art\u003c\/i\u003e is concerned with the history of colour, but is not itself a history; instead each chapter develops a theme from a different scientific discipline, as seen from the viewpoint of such diverse artists as Wassily Kandinsky, Vincent van Gogh, Sonia Delaunay, Bridget Riley, and Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on examples through the ages, from ancient times to the present, the many topics covered include flags, synaesthesia, Theosophy, theatre design, film, chromotherapy, and chromophobia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a new foreword by art writer Kelly Grovier outlining contemporary developments in the study of colour, and an updated bibliography, this new edition of this classic text offers a wide-ranging and engaging introduction to the place and power of colour in life and art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076492706028,"sku":"9780500297339","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2794253482366.jpg?v=1765199551"},{"product_id":"colour-and-culture-by-john-gage-9780500027936","title":"Colour and Culture","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eColour and Culture\u003c\/em\u003e by John Gage is a groundbreaking, award-winning analysis of colour in Western culture, spanning from the ancient Greeks to the late twentieth century. It is authored by one of the most foremost experts on the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does the language of colour tell us? Where does one colour begin and another end? Is it a radiant visual stimulus, an intangible function of light, or a material substance to be moulded and arrayed? Colour is fundamental to art, yet so diverse that it has hardly ever been studied comprehensively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArt historian John Gage considers every conceivable aspect of the subject in this detailed examination of colour in Western culture. Gage describes the first theories of colour, articulated by Greek philosophers, and the subsequent attempts by the Romans and their Renaissance disciples to organize it systematically or endow it with symbolic power. He unfolds its religious significance and its use in heraldry, as well as how Renaissance artists approached colour with the help of alchemists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe explores the analysis of the spectrum undertaken by Newton and continued in the nineteenth century by artists such as Seurat. Gage traces the influence of Goethe's colour theory and considers the extraordinary theories and practices that attempted to unite colour and music, or make colour into an entirely abstract language of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis study is the first-ever undertaking to suggest answers to many perennial questions about the role of colour in Western art and thought. It throws fresh light on the hidden meanings of many familiar masterpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362539159788,"sku":"9780500027936","price":110.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/100223482366.jpg?v=1772890072"},{"product_id":"colour-and-meaning-by-john-gage-9780500282151","title":"Colour and Meaning","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs colour just a physiological phenomenon? Does it have an effect on feelings?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis vividly written book, the sequel to the award-winning \u003ci\u003eColour and Culture\u003c\/i\u003e, is ultimately informed by the conviction that the meaning of colour lies in the particular historical context in which it is experienced and interpreted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Gage explores the mysteries of themes as diverse as the optical mixing techniques implicit in mosaic, colour-languages in Latin America at the time of the Spanish Conquest, and the ideas of Goethe and Runge, Blake and Turner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor students and lecturers in the history of art and culture, for artists and designers, and for psychologists and scientists with a special interest in the subject, John Gage has produced a compelling study of the meaning of colour through the ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362539192556,"sku":"9780500282151","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2642373482366.jpg?v=1772890079"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/john-gage.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}