
When is a blue dress not blue but navy, indigo, denim, or lapiz lazuli? With this fascinating and informative book in hand, young readers will be able to identify the colors that speak to them--and understand the reason there are so many subtle differences between shades.What is the color white? The serenity of a snowfall? The peace of a dove? The purity of alabaster? This original and captivating...
Age Range: 7 and up
Grade Level: 2 - 3
Hardcover: 280 pages
Publisher: Prestel Junior (March 20, 2018)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 3791373285
ISBN-13: 978-3791373287
Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 1.3 x 9 inches
Amazon Rank: 403585
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Colorama explores 133 different colors using a two page spread for each. At over 270 pages this hard cover book is printed on nice thick matte paper, you cannot see through the pages, thank goodness. The colors are numbered and begin with white snow ...
n of color delves into the nuances of the universal palette while also explaining the history behind some of the terms used to describe certain hues. Elegantly designed it offers two-page spreads for 133 different shades. Each full-page of brilliant color faces a charming explanatory illustration and text of technical, scientific, historic, etymological, or linguistic terms. Two helpful indices present the colors in the order in which they appear in the book and also sorts them thematically in categories such as "Birds," "Cloth," "Modes of Transport," and "Formulas." The book also offers inspiration and guidance to painters and illustrators. Young lovers of art can understand why artists chose a particular shade over another. As fun to peruse as it is informative, this unique, cleverly designed book offers a wealth of surprises about the colors around us.