Colour - Making and Using Dyes and Pigments

Colour - Making and Using Dyes and Pigments
By François Delamare

A journey through colour… from ancient earth to modern creation.

Colour has always been part of human expression—painted onto cave walls, woven into cloth, and infused into art, culture, and ritual.

In Making and Using Dyes and Pigments, François Delamare takes you on a fascinating exploration of where colours come from, how they’ve been created, and the stories they carry through time.

From the earliest natural pigments to the chemistry of modern dyes, this book reveals the science, history, and meaning behind the colours that surround us.

Inside this book, you’ll explore:

• The origins of pigments used in ancient art and civilisations
• How natural dyes like indigo, ochre, and plant-based colours are created
• The evolution of colour-making through history
• The cultural and symbolic meanings of different colours
• The development of synthetic dyes and modern techniques

Along the way, you’ll uncover intriguing questions and insights—
from why purple became the colour of royalty… to what artists used in their most iconic works.

This is both a scientific and creative journey—perfect for artists, makers, and anyone curious about the deeper story behind colour.

Product Details

• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 160
• Dimensions: 17.9 x 12.3 x 1.0 cm