The Colours of History

How Colours Shaped the World

Clive Gifford, Marc-Etienne Peintre

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QED PUBLISHING
28 March 2018

Children's & Educational; Art: general interest (Children's&YA); History & the past: general interest (Children's&YA); Educational: Art & design

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? 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 interpretative double-page spread illustration, followed by illustrated entries exploring the 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.

By: Clive Gifford
Illustrated by: Marc-Etienne Peintre
Imprint: QED PUBLISHING
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 290mm, Width: 216mm,
ISBN: 9781784939670
ISBN 10: 1784939676
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 28 March 2018
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Clive Gifford is an award-winning author of more than 200 books for children and young adults. His titles published by Ivy Kids include The Human Body in 30 Seconds, Brain Twisters, and Eye Benders, winner of the 2014 Royal Society Young People's Book Prize.

Reviews for The Colours of History: How Colours Shaped the World

Here's a stunning book full of amazing facts, tons of colour and of course a whopping great big dose of history. We LOVE it! The Colours of History by Clive Gifford and Marc Peintre is just our sort of book.' -- Read it Daddy blog * Read it Daddy blog * This fascinating book takes a unique view on world history, but organised by colour not date...This will be the perfect library resource for all artists and historians alike. -- The Just Imagine Story Centre * The Just Imagine Story Centre * A stunning exploration of colour, its development and its importance in history. Twenty-four colours have been divided into shades and these sections are explored across a number of beautifully-illustrated and eye-catching pages. -- The Reading Zone * The Reading Zone * 'What an intriguing title!.. 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.' * Parents in Touch *