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Yellow

The History of a Color
By Michel Pastoureau
Series: The History of a Color
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Yellow by Michel Pastoureau explores the rich history and cultural significance of the colour yellow. It delves into how perceptions of the colour have evolved over time, from its ancient associations with gold and divinity to contemporary views. This book offers an insightful journey through the arts, history, and society, examining how yellow has been both celebrated and misunderstood.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the history and symbolism of colours throughout different cultures. It delves into the cultural significance, emotions, and meanings associated with a specific colour, offering a rich tapestry of art, history, and social commentary. Ideal for readers interested in exploring the profound impact of colour in our lives and societies.

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A renowned authority on the history of color and the author of celebrated volumes on blue, black, green, and red now traces the visual, social, and cultural history of yellow. Focusing on European societies, with comparisons from East Asia, India, Africa, and South America, he tells the intriguing story of the color's evolving place in art, religion, fashion, literature, and science.

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A renowned authority on the history of colour and the author of celebrated volumes on blue, black, green, and red now traces the visual, social, and cultural history of yellow. Focusing on European societies, with comparisons from East Asia, India, Africa, and South America, he tells the intriguing story of the colour's evolving place in art, religion, fashion, literature, and science.

In Yellow, the author delves into how this vibrant hue has impacted various aspects of society. Through a rich tapestry of historical narrative, the book explores the multifaceted role that yellow has played across different continents and periods.

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Yellow: The History of a Colour by Michel Pastoureau is praised for its rich illustrations and scholarly approach to tracing the historical and cultural significance of the colour yellow. Reviewers highlight its compelling narrative that explores yellow's varied roles across art, religion, and society, noting its intricate balance between being a symbol of joy and having complex, sometimes negative connotations. The book is considered both visually and intellectually engaging, exemplifying Pastoureau's deep exploration into the cultural journeys of colours.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691198255

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 November 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 135 color illus.

Contributors:

  • Translated by Jody Gladding
  • Translated by Jody Gladding

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 240

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Arts & Culture Michel Pastoureau Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Series: The History of a Color

About the Author

Michel Pastoureau is a historian and emeritus director of studies at the cole Pratique des Hautes tudes de la Sorbonne in Paris. A renowned authority on the history of colors, symbols, and heraldry, he is the author of many books, including Blue, Black, Green, and Red (all Princeton). His books have been translated into more than thirty languages.

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