Bright Earth
| Author | : Philip Ball |
| Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
| Total Pages | : 426 |
| Release | : 2003-04-15 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0226036286 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780226036281 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (281 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Bright Earth by : Philip Ball
Download or read book Bright Earth written by Philip Ball and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2003-04-15 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Egyptian wall paintings to the Venetian Renaissance, impressionism to digital images, Philip Ball tells the fascinating story of how art, chemistry, and technology have interacted throughout the ages to render the gorgeous hues we admire on our walls and in our museums. Finalist for the 2002 National Book Critics Circle Award.