內容簡介
內容簡介 顏色，在生活中扮演著許多不同的角色與功用，但關於顏色的歷史，你知道嗎？為什麼古羅馬帝國的帝王服是紫色？哪一種顏色，是用磨碎的蟲子製作出來的呢？哪一種綠色顏料，可以在未來建造超級光速電腦時，成為可應用的材料？關於顏色的歷史、發展與特殊事蹟，都能在這本書裡找到答案。從黑到白，各種不同的色譜，每一種不同的色調，都能透過雙面跨頁中的故事與插圖，為心中的好奇與疑惑找到解答。Why did Roman emperors wear purple? Which colour is made from crushed beetles? What green pigment might be used to build super-fast computers of the future? Find out the answers to these and many more questions in this vibrant exploration of the stories behind different colours, and the roles they've played throughout history. From black to white, and all the colours in between, every shade has a story to tell. Each colour group is introduced with a stunning and interpretive double-page spread illustration, followed by illustrated entries exploring the ‘colourful’ history of particular shades. With vivid, thought-provoking illustrations and engaging bite-sized text, this book is a feast for the eyes and the mind, ready to enthral budding artists and historians alike."
