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Pros

One of the most interesting & enjoyable books i've ever read. I never write book reviews, but this was such a spectacular book that i felt compelled.

Scholarly, yet written in a conversational style. The book is well researched and documented -- with index and bibliography. The footnotes are a fascinating book onto themselves.



Cons

The title is misleading. The lack of illustration is frustrating. I give up sensing the futile ordeal ahead.

This book is more of a travelogue on the author's journeys to locations where pigments originated.

There's a patronizing quality in finlay's distanced view of these cultures. I couldn't sign on to her idea that's it's ok - charmingly quaint, even - for afghans to suffer *.

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Quality


Interesting book no issues with the seller or product


Although a fascinating look into the history of colors there is a major problem with the index


I like reading about the development of technologies and how those interact with the larger historical picture and this book pr...  Read More

Packaging/appearance


I have always wondered how color came about the development of color and the background of pigments


Really like this book for the history of pigments

Competitiveness


I think you will find it takes you all over the world


Victoria finley is my newest heroine in the literary world

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  • How are reviewers describing this item?
    color, great, through, many and historical.
  • Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
  • Our engine has determined that the review content quality is high and informative.
  • Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
  • This product had a total of 569 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jun 17 2022.

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    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Although a fascinating look into the history of colors there is a major problem with the index


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I read the 2002 version and the one reference to frank lloyd wright is mentioned on page 185 but the index says page 205


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    The whole index unfortunately is useless


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I bought my own copy at a local artsupply store


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    It is humbling if you are an artist


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    I have always wondered how color came about the development of color and the background of pigments


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    Color a natural history of the palette is an inside look a visual compass an artist needs to speak their language


    Posted by a reviewer on Amazon

    At least not a book i give four stars

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