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A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“This book is in very good pre-owned condition. There are no written marks in the book. The pages ...
Narrative Type
Nonfiction
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Region
World
Type
Cultural Guide
Subjects
Art & Culture
Special Attributes
1st Edition
ISBN
9780300171877
Book Title
On Color
Publisher
Yale University Press
Item Length
7.7 in
Publication Year
2018
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1 in
Author
Stephen Farthing, David Kastan
Genre
Literary Criticism, Art, Philosophy, Psychology
Topic
Reference, Aesthetics, Applied Psychology, Techniques / Color
Item Weight
24.1 Oz
Item Width
6 in
Number of Pages
272 Pages
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Publisher
Yale University Press
ISBN-10
0300171870
ISBN-13
9780300171877
eBay Product ID (ePID)
240023940

Product Key Features

Book Title
On Color
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Reference, Aesthetics, Applied Psychology, Techniques / Color
Publication Year
2018
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Literary Criticism, Art, Philosophy, Psychology
Author
Stephen Farthing, David Kastan
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
24.1 Oz
Item Length
7.7 in
Item Width
6 in

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LCCN
2017-955138
Reviews
"Like the best works of cultural criticism, On Color changes how we see the world. I mean that quite literally. After reading this brilliant book, the mundane appears sharper, richer, and more meaningful."--James Shapiro, author of 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare, "A sparkling and erudite meditation . . . a rich perspective . . . gorgeous to look at, too . . . Drawing from art, science and semiotics, with fascinating side trips into politics and history, Messrs. Kastan and Farthing summon a full-spectrum discussion of a phenomenon as wondrous as it is commonplace."--Meghan Cox Gurdon, The Wall Street Journal "A great addition to the collection of anyone who is, to some degree, passionate about color."--Angelica Frey, Hyperallergic "An entertaining philosophical tract that searches for the meaning of color . . . A personal and opinionated book, which engages the reader and stimulates an internal discussion . . . A gift book, beautifully produced with fine illustrations . . . A book to be kept on your night table to be read episodically."--Ana Daniel, East Hampton Star " On Color is a deliciously readable, gloriously illumined work of meditation and exploration, written in high resolution."--Jay Parini, author of The Last Station and Empire of Self: A Life of Gore Vidal "Here is a subtle and imaginative insight into the slippery phenomenon we call colour - and how variously we perceive and emblemise it: a wise and fascinating study."--Colin Thubron "Like the best works of cultural criticism, On Color changes how we see the world. I mean that quite literally. After reading this brilliant book, the mundane appears sharper, richer, and more meaningful."--James Shapiro, author of 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare "This lively, erudite, and far-reaching introduction to the poetics of color combines anecdotal art history with cultural and literary studies to illustrate a fundamental truth: that color is relational as well as subjective. This entertaining and humane book effortlessly deepens our engagement with the visual world."--David Salle, "A sparkling and erudite meditation . . . a rich perspective . . . gorgeous to look at, too . . . Drawing from art, science and semiotics, with fascinating side trips into politics and history, Messrs. Kastan and Farthing summon a full-spectrum discussion of a phenomenon as wondrous as it is commonplace."--Meghan Cox Gurdon, The Wall Street Journal "A great addition to the collection of anyone who is, to some degree, passionate about color."--Angelica Frey, Hyperallergic "An entertaining philosophical tract that searches for the meaning of color . . . A personal and opinionated book, which engages the reader and stimulates an internal discussion . . . A gift book, beautifully produced with fine illustrations . . . A book to be kept on your night table to be read episodically."--Ana Daniel, East Hampton Star "Masterful . . . Kastan demonstrates the weight of color through beautiful, persuasive prose while weaving through multifarious concepts."--Stephanie Osmanski, Dan's Papers (Long Island) "Remarkably beautiful, original, and engaging . . . A stunningly attractive object, replete with brilliant illustrations that bring to life the insightful, lyrical, and perceptive commentary . . . An enthralling read."--Gina Barreca, Psychology Today "A gorgeously illustrated in-depth exploration of color on all of its symbolic, visual, literary, political, historic, and scientific registers . . . conversational, personal, witty in tone . . . an optimistic and essential reminder of the ever-shifting meanings and functions of color."--Stefanie Sobelle, Los Angeles Review of Books "In discussions ranging from Homer's 'wine-dark sea' to the exact red of the Hungarian flag, the authors make a convincing case that 'color inevitably exceeds language.' In this readable, carefully written, and handsomely illustrated book, colors are discussed individually. Highly recommended for all readers."--R. M. Davis, Choice " On Color is a deliciously readable, gloriously illumined work of meditation and exploration, written in high resolution."--Jay Parini, author of The Last Station and Empire of Self: A Life of Gore Vidal "Here is a subtle and imaginative insight into the slippery phenomenon we call colour - and how variously we perceive and emblemise it: a wise and fascinating study."--Colin Thubron "Like the best works of cultural criticism, On Color changes how we see the world. I mean that quite literally. After reading this brilliant book, the mundane appears sharper, richer, and more meaningful."--James Shapiro, author of 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare "This lively, erudite, and far-reaching introduction to the poetics of color combines anecdotal art history with cultural and literary studies to illustrate a fundamental truth: that color is relational as well as subjective. This entertaining and humane book effortlessly deepens our engagement with the visual world."--David Salle, "Sparkling and informative."--Meghan Cox Gurdon, Wall Street Journal (Holiday Gift Book selection) "A great addition to the collection of anyone who is, to some degree, passionate about color."--Angelica Frey, Hyperallergic "An entertaining philosophical tract that searches for the meaning of color . . . A personal and opinionated book, which engages the reader and stimulates an internal discussion . . . A gift book, beautifully produced with fine illustrations . . . A book to be kept on your night table to be read episodically."--Ana Daniel, East Hampton Star "Masterful . . . Kastan demonstrates the weight of color through beautiful, persuasive prose while weaving through multifarious concepts."--Stephanie Osmanski, Dan's Papers (Long Island) "Remarkably beautiful, original, and engaging . . . A stunningly attractive object, replete with brilliant illustrations that bring to life the insightful, lyrical, and perceptive commentary . . . An enthralling read."--Gina Barreca, Psychology Today "A gorgeously illustrated in-depth exploration of color on all of its symbolic, visual, literary, political, historic, and scientific registers . . . conversational, personal, witty in tone . . . an optimistic and essential reminder of the ever-shifting meanings and functions of color."--Stefanie Sobelle, Los Angeles Review of Books "In discussions ranging from Homer's 'wine-dark sea' to the exact red of the Hungarian flag, the authors make a convincing case that 'color inevitably exceeds language.' In this readable, carefully written, and handsomely illustrated book, colors are discussed individually. Highly recommended for all readers."--R. M. Davis, Choice "Dense with references, the chapters move rapidly through incidents and ideas. . . . Kastan and Farthing are fascinated by the way we make colour mean things in spite of itself, by the possibilities it provides in its expressive ambiguities and the consequences of the material histories that go along with it."--Ruth Jones, Literary Review of Canada Winner of the Outstanding Academic Title for 2018 award sponsored by Choice "Here is a subtle and imaginative insight into the slippery phenomenon we call colour - and how variously we perceive and emblemise it: a wise and fascinating study."--Colin Thubron "Like the best works of cultural criticism, On Color changes how we see the world. I mean that quite literally. After reading this brilliant book, the mundane appears sharper, richer, and more meaningful."--James Shapiro, author of 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare "This lively, erudite, and far-reaching introduction to the poetics of color combines anecdotal art history with cultural and literary studies to illustrate a fundamental truth: that color is relational as well as subjective. This entertaining and humane book effortlessly deepens our engagement with the visual world."--David Salle " On Color is a deliciously readable, gloriously illumined work of meditation and exploration, written in high resolution."--Jay Parini, author of The Last Station and Empire of Self: A Life of Gore Vidal, "Sparkling and informative."--Meghan Cox Gurdon, Wall Street Journal (Holiday Gift Book selection) "A great addition to the collection of anyone who is, to some degree, passionate about color."--Angelica Frey, Hyperallergic "[A] scholarly yet highly entertaining book."--Natalie Angier, New York Times "An entertaining philosophical tract that searches for the meaning of color . . . A personal and opinionated book, which engages the reader and stimulates an internal discussion . . . A gift book, beautifully produced with fine illustrations . . . A book to be kept on your night table to be read episodically."--Ana Daniel, East Hampton Star "Masterful . . . Kastan demonstrates the weight of color through beautiful, persuasive prose while weaving through multifarious concepts."--Stephanie Osmanski, Dan''s Papers (Long Island) "Remarkably beautiful, original, and engaging . . . A stunningly attractive object, replete with brilliant illustrations that bring to life the insightful, lyrical, and perceptive commentary . . . An enthralling read."--Gina Barreca, Psychology Today "A gorgeously illustrated in-depth exploration of color on all of its symbolic, visual, literary, political, historic, and scientific registers . . . conversational, personal, witty in tone . . . an optimistic and essential reminder of the ever-shifting meanings and functions of color."--Stefanie Sobelle, Los Angeles Review of Books "In discussions ranging from Homer''s ''wine-dark sea'' to the exact red of the Hungarian flag, the authors make a convincing case that ''color inevitably exceeds language.'' In this readable, carefully written, and handsomely illustrated book, colors are discussed individually. Highly recommended for all readers."--R. M. Davis, Choice "Dense with references, the chapters move rapidly through incidents and ideas. . . . Kastan and Farthing are fascinated by the way we make colour mean things in spite of itself, by the possibilities it provides in its expressive ambiguities and the consequences of the material histories that go along with it."--Ruth Jones, Literary Review of Canada "Brilliantly written, exhaustively researched, beautifully produced, On Color is a tour-de-force, a creative feast for the eyes, mind, and heart. It not only delights and entertains, it will illuminate your understanding and appreciation of color. And that will enliven your life."--Jeffrey B. Rubin, Ph.D., Psychology Today "Brilliant . . . Consumed all at once, Kastan and Farthing''s book is a revelation . . . On Color maps meaning onto the hues we see every day . . . It''s about seeing the world clearly, while retaining the ability to enjoy a good illusion."--Katy Kelleher, Athenaeum Review Winner of the Outstanding Academic Title for 2018 award sponsored by Choice "Here is a subtle and imaginative insight into the slippery phenomenon we call colour - and how variously we perceive and emblemise it: a wise and fascinating study."--Colin Thubron "Like the best works of cultural criticism, On Color changes how we see the world. I mean that quite literally. After reading this brilliant book, the mundane appears sharper, richer, and more meaningful."--James Shapiro, author of 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare "This lively, erudite, and far-reaching introduction to the poetics of color combines anecdotal art history with cultural and literary studies to illustrate a fundamental truth: that color is relational as well as subjective. This entertaining and humane book effortlessly deepens our engagement with the visual world."--David Salle " On Color is a deliciously readable, gloriously illumined work of meditation and exploration, written in high resolution."--Jay Parini, author of The Last Station and Empire of Self: A Life of Gore Vidal, "A sparkling and erudite meditation . . . a rich perspective . . . gorgeous to look at, too . . . Drawing from art, science and semiotics, with fascinating side trips into politics and history, Messrs. Kastan and Farthing summon a full-spectrum discussion of a phenomenon as wondrous as it is commonplace."--Meghan Cox Gurdon, Wall Street Journal " On Color is a deliciously readable, gloriously illumined work of meditation and exploration, written in high resolution."--Jay Parini, author of The Last Station and Empire of Self: A Life of Gore Vidal "Here is a subtle and imaginative insight into the slippery phenomenon we call colour - and how variously we perceive and emblemise it: a wise and fascinating study."--Colin Thubron "Like the best works of cultural criticism, On Color changes how we see the world. I mean that quite literally. After reading this brilliant book, the mundane appears sharper, richer, and more meaningful."--James Shapiro, author of 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare "This lively, erudite, and far-reaching introduction to the poetics of color combines anecdotal art history with cultural and literary studies to illustrate a fundamental truth: that color is relational as well as subjective. This entertaining and humane book effortlessly deepens our engagement with the visual world."--David Salle, "A sparkling and erudite meditation . . . a rich perspective . . . gorgeous to look at, too . . . Drawing from art, science and semiotics, with fascinating side trips into politics and history, Messrs. Kastan and Farthing summon a full-spectrum discussion of a phenomenon as wondrous as it is commonplace."--Meghan Cox Gurdon, The Wall Street Journal "A great addition to the collection of anyone who is, to some degree, passionate about color."--Angelica Frey, Hyperallergic "An entertaining philosophical tract that searches for the meaning of color . . . A personal and opinionated book, which engages the reader and stimulates an internal discussion . . . A gift book, beautifully produced with fine illustrations . . . A book to be kept on your night table to be read episodically."--Ana Daniel, East Hampton Star "Masterful . . . Kastan demonstrates the weight of color through beautiful, persuasive prose while weaving through multifarious concepts."--Stephanie Osmanski, Dan's Papers (Long Island) " On Color is a deliciously readable, gloriously illumined work of meditation and exploration, written in high resolution."--Jay Parini, author of The Last Station and Empire of Self: A Life of Gore Vidal "Here is a subtle and imaginative insight into the slippery phenomenon we call colour - and how variously we perceive and emblemise it: a wise and fascinating study."--Colin Thubron "Like the best works of cultural criticism, On Color changes how we see the world. I mean that quite literally. After reading this brilliant book, the mundane appears sharper, richer, and more meaningful."--James Shapiro, author of 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare "This lively, erudite, and far-reaching introduction to the poetics of color combines anecdotal art history with cultural and literary studies to illustrate a fundamental truth: that color is relational as well as subjective. This entertaining and humane book effortlessly deepens our engagement with the visual world."--David Salle, "A sparkling and erudite meditation . . . a rich perspective . . . gorgeous to look at, too . . . Drawing from art, science and semiotics, with fascinating side trips into politics and history, Messrs. Kastan and Farthing summon a full-spectrum discussion of a phenomenon as wondrous as it is commonplace."--Meghan Cox Gurdon, The Wall Street Journal " On Color is a deliciously readable, gloriously illumined work of meditation and exploration, written in high resolution."--Jay Parini, author of The Last Station and Empire of Self: A Life of Gore Vidal "Here is a subtle and imaginative insight into the slippery phenomenon we call colour - and how variously we perceive and emblemise it: a wise and fascinating study."--Colin Thubron "Like the best works of cultural criticism, On Color changes how we see the world. I mean that quite literally. After reading this brilliant book, the mundane appears sharper, richer, and more meaningful."--James Shapiro, author of 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare "This lively, erudite, and far-reaching introduction to the poetics of color combines anecdotal art history with cultural and literary studies to illustrate a fundamental truth: that color is relational as well as subjective. This entertaining and humane book effortlessly deepens our engagement with the visual world."--David Salle, " On Color is a deliciously readable, gloriously illumined work of meditation and exploration, written in high resolution."--Jay Parini, author of The Last Station and Empire of Self: A Life of Gore Vidal "Here is a subtle and imaginative insight into the slippery phenomenon we call colour - and how variously we perceive and emblemise it: a wise and fascinating study."--Colin Thubron "Like the best works of cultural criticism, On Color changes how we see the world. I mean that quite literally. After reading this brilliant book, the mundane appears sharper, richer, and more meaningful."--James Shapiro, author of 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare "This lively, erudite, and far-reaching introduction to the poetics of color combines anecdotal art history with cultural and literary studies to illustrate a fundamental truth: that color is relational as well as subjective. This entertaining and humane book effortlessly deepens our engagement with the visual world."--David Salle, "Sparkling and informative, this full-spectrum discussion draws from art, science and semiotics, while also making fascinating detours into politics and history."--Meghan Cox Gurdon, Wall Street Journal (Holiday Gift Book selection) "A great addition to the collection of anyone who is, to some degree, passionate about color."--Angelica Frey, Hyperallergic "An entertaining philosophical tract that searches for the meaning of color . . . A personal and opinionated book, which engages the reader and stimulates an internal discussion . . . A gift book, beautifully produced with fine illustrations . . . A book to be kept on your night table to be read episodically."--Ana Daniel, East Hampton Star "Masterful . . . Kastan demonstrates the weight of color through beautiful, persuasive prose while weaving through multifarious concepts."--Stephanie Osmanski, Dan's Papers (Long Island) "Remarkably beautiful, original, and engaging . . . A stunningly attractive object, replete with brilliant illustrations that bring to life the insightful, lyrical, and perceptive commentary . . . An enthralling read."--Gina Barreca, Psychology Today "A gorgeously illustrated in-depth exploration of color on all of its symbolic, visual, literary, political, historic, and scientific registers . . . conversational, personal, witty in tone . . . an optimistic and essential reminder of the ever-shifting meanings and functions of color."--Stefanie Sobelle, Los Angeles Review of Books "In discussions ranging from Homer's 'wine-dark sea' to the exact red of the Hungarian flag, the authors make a convincing case that 'color inevitably exceeds language.' In this readable, carefully written, and handsomely illustrated book, colors are discussed individually. Highly recommended for all readers."--R. M. Davis, Choice Winner of the Outstanding Academic Title for 2018 award sponsored by Choice " On Color is a deliciously readable, gloriously illumined work of meditation and exploration, written in high resolution."--Jay Parini, author of The Last Station and Empire of Self: A Life of Gore Vidal "Here is a subtle and imaginative insight into the slippery phenomenon we call colour - and how variously we perceive and emblemise it: a wise and fascinating study."--Colin Thubron "Like the best works of cultural criticism, On Color changes how we see the world. I mean that quite literally. After reading this brilliant book, the mundane appears sharper, richer, and more meaningful."--James Shapiro, author of 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare "This lively, erudite, and far-reaching introduction to the poetics of color combines anecdotal art history with cultural and literary studies to illustrate a fundamental truth: that color is relational as well as subjective. This entertaining and humane book effortlessly deepens our engagement with the visual world."--David Salle, " On Color is a deliciously readable, gloriously illumined work of meditation and exploration, written in high resolution."--Jay Parini, author of The Last Station and Empire of Self: A Life of Gore Vidal, "A sparkling and erudite meditation . . . a rich perspective . . . gorgeous to look at, too . . . Drawing from art, science and semiotics, with fascinating side trips into politics and history, Messrs. Kastan and Farthing summon a full-spectrum discussion of a phenomenon as wondrous as it is commonplace."--Meghan Cox Gurdon, The Wall Street Journal "A great addition to the collection of anyone who is, to some degree, passionate about color."--Angelica Frey, Hyperallergic " On Color is a deliciously readable, gloriously illumined work of meditation and exploration, written in high resolution."--Jay Parini, author of The Last Station and Empire of Self: A Life of Gore Vidal "Here is a subtle and imaginative insight into the slippery phenomenon we call colour - and how variously we perceive and emblemise it: a wise and fascinating study."--Colin Thubron "Like the best works of cultural criticism, On Color changes how we see the world. I mean that quite literally. After reading this brilliant book, the mundane appears sharper, richer, and more meaningful."--James Shapiro, author of 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare "This lively, erudite, and far-reaching introduction to the poetics of color combines anecdotal art history with cultural and literary studies to illustrate a fundamental truth: that color is relational as well as subjective. This entertaining and humane book effortlessly deepens our engagement with the visual world."--David Salle, "Sparkling and informative, this full-spectrum discussion draws from art, science and semiotics, while also making fascinating detours into politics and history."--Meghan Cox Gurdon, Wall Street Journal (Holiday Gift Book selection) "A great addition to the collection of anyone who is, to some degree, passionate about color."--Angelica Frey, Hyperallergic "An entertaining philosophical tract that searches for the meaning of color . . . A personal and opinionated book, which engages the reader and stimulates an internal discussion . . . A gift book, beautifully produced with fine illustrations . . . A book to be kept on your night table to be read episodically."--Ana Daniel, East Hampton Star "Masterful . . . Kastan demonstrates the weight of color through beautiful, persuasive prose while weaving through multifarious concepts."--Stephanie Osmanski, Dan's Papers (Long Island) "Remarkably beautiful, original, and engaging . . . A stunningly attractive object, replete with brilliant illustrations that bring to life the insightful, lyrical, and perceptive commentary . . . An enthralling read."--Gina Barreca, Psychology Today "A gorgeously illustrated in-depth exploration of color on all of its symbolic, visual, literary, political, historic, and scientific registers . . . conversational, personal, witty in tone . . . an optimistic and essential reminder of the ever-shifting meanings and functions of color."--Stefanie Sobelle, Los Angeles Review of Books "In discussions ranging from Homer's 'wine-dark sea' to the exact red of the Hungarian flag, the authors make a convincing case that 'color inevitably exceeds language.' In this readable, carefully written, and handsomely illustrated book, colors are discussed individually. Highly recommended for all readers."--R. M. Davis, Choice " On Color is a deliciously readable, gloriously illumined work of meditation and exploration, written in high resolution."--Jay Parini, author of The Last Station and Empire of Self: A Life of Gore Vidal "Here is a subtle and imaginative insight into the slippery phenomenon we call colour - and how variously we perceive and emblemise it: a wise and fascinating study."--Colin Thubron "Like the best works of cultural criticism, On Color changes how we see the world. I mean that quite literally. After reading this brilliant book, the mundane appears sharper, richer, and more meaningful."--James Shapiro, author of 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare "This lively, erudite, and far-reaching introduction to the poetics of color combines anecdotal art history with cultural and literary studies to illustrate a fundamental truth: that color is relational as well as subjective. This entertaining and humane book effortlessly deepens our engagement with the visual world."--David Salle, "This lively, erudite, and far-reaching introduction to the poetics of color combines anecdotal art history with cultural and literary studies to illustrate a fundamental truth: that color is relational as well as subjective. This entertaining and humane book effortlessly deepens our engagement with the visual world."--David Salle, "Here is a subtle and imaginative insight into the slippery phenomenon we call colour - and how variously we perceive and emblemise it: a wise and fascinating study."--Colin Thubron, "Sparkling and informative."--Meghan Cox Gurdon, Wall Street Journal (Holiday Gift Book selection) "A great addition to the collection of anyone who is, to some degree, passionate about color."--Angelica Frey, Hyperallergic "An entertaining philosophical tract that searches for the meaning of color . . . A personal and opinionated book, which engages the reader and stimulates an internal discussion . . . A gift book, beautifully produced with fine illustrations . . . A book to be kept on your night table to be read episodically."--Ana Daniel, East Hampton Star "Masterful . . . Kastan demonstrates the weight of color through beautiful, persuasive prose while weaving through multifarious concepts."--Stephanie Osmanski, Dan''s Papers (Long Island) "Remarkably beautiful, original, and engaging . . . A stunningly attractive object, replete with brilliant illustrations that bring to life the insightful, lyrical, and perceptive commentary . . . An enthralling read."--Gina Barreca, Psychology Today "A gorgeously illustrated in-depth exploration of color on all of its symbolic, visual, literary, political, historic, and scientific registers . . . conversational, personal, witty in tone . . . an optimistic and essential reminder of the ever-shifting meanings and functions of color."--Stefanie Sobelle, Los Angeles Review of Books "In discussions ranging from Homer''s ''wine-dark sea'' to the exact red of the Hungarian flag, the authors make a convincing case that ''color inevitably exceeds language.'' In this readable, carefully written, and handsomely illustrated book, colors are discussed individually. Highly recommended for all readers."--R. M. Davis, Choice "Dense with references, the chapters move rapidly through incidents and ideas. . . . Kastan and Farthing are fascinated by the way we make colour mean things in spite of itself, by the possibilities it provides in its expressive ambiguities and the consequences of the material histories that go along with it."--Ruth Jones, Literary Review of Canada "Brilliantly written, exhaustively researched, beautifully produced, On Color is a tour-de-force, a creative feast for the eyes, mind, and heart. It not only delights and entertains, it will illuminate your understanding and appreciation of color. And that will enliven your life."--Jeffrey B. Rubin, Ph.D., Psychology Today "Brilliant . . . Consumed all at once, Kastan and Farthing''s book is a revelation . . . On Color maps meaning onto the hues we see every day . . . It''s about seeing the world clearly, while retaining the ability to enjoy a good illusion."--Katy Kelleher, Athenaeum Review Winner of the Outstanding Academic Title for 2018 award sponsored by Choice "Here is a subtle and imaginative insight into the slippery phenomenon we call colour - and how variously we perceive and emblemise it: a wise and fascinating study."--Colin Thubron "Like the best works of cultural criticism, On Color changes how we see the world. I mean that quite literally. After reading this brilliant book, the mundane appears sharper, richer, and more meaningful."--James Shapiro, author of 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare "This lively, erudite, and far-reaching introduction to the poetics of color combines anecdotal art history with cultural and literary studies to illustrate a fundamental truth: that color is relational as well as subjective. This entertaining and humane book effortlessly deepens our engagement with the visual world."--David Salle " On Color is a deliciously readable, gloriously illumined work of meditation and exploration, written in high resolution."--Jay Parini, author of The Last Station and Empire of Self: A Life of Gore Vidal, "Sparkling and informative."--Meghan Cox Gurdon, Wall Street Journal (Holiday Gift Book selection) "A great addition to the collection of anyone who is, to some degree, passionate about color."--Angelica Frey, Hyperallergic "An entertaining philosophical tract that searches for the meaning of color . . . A personal and opinionated book, which engages the reader and stimulates an internal discussion . . . A gift book, beautifully produced with fine illustrations . . . A book to be kept on your night table to be read episodically."--Ana Daniel, East Hampton Star "Masterful . . . Kastan demonstrates the weight of color through beautiful, persuasive prose while weaving through multifarious concepts."--Stephanie Osmanski, Dan's Papers (Long Island) "Remarkably beautiful, original, and engaging . . . A stunningly attractive object, replete with brilliant illustrations that bring to life the insightful, lyrical, and perceptive commentary . . . An enthralling read."--Gina Barreca, Psychology Today "A gorgeously illustrated in-depth exploration of color on all of its symbolic, visual, literary, political, historic, and scientific registers . . . conversational, personal, witty in tone . . . an optimistic and essential reminder of the ever-shifting meanings and functions of color."--Stefanie Sobelle, Los Angeles Review of Books "In discussions ranging from Homer's 'wine-dark sea' to the exact red of the Hungarian flag, the authors make a convincing case that 'color inevitably exceeds language.' In this readable, carefully written, and handsomely illustrated book, colors are discussed individually. Highly recommended for all readers."--R. M. Davis, Choice "Dense with references, the chapters move rapidly through incidents and ideas. . . . Kastan and Farthing are fascinated by the way we make colour mean things in spite of itself, by the possibilities it provides in its expressive ambiguities and the consequences of the material histories that go along with it."--Ruth Jones, Literary Review of Canada "Brilliantly written, exhaustively researched, beautifully produced, On Color is a tour-de-force, a creative feast for the eyes, mind, and heart. It not only delights and entertains, it will illuminate your understanding and appreciation of color. And that will enliven your life."--Jeffrey B. Rubin, Ph.D., Psychology Today Winner of the Outstanding Academic Title for 2018 award sponsored by Choice "Here is a subtle and imaginative insight into the slippery phenomenon we call colour - and how variously we perceive and emblemise it: a wise and fascinating study."--Colin Thubron "Like the best works of cultural criticism, On Color changes how we see the world. I mean that quite literally. After reading this brilliant book, the mundane appears sharper, richer, and more meaningful."--James Shapiro, author of 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare "This lively, erudite, and far-reaching introduction to the poetics of color combines anecdotal art history with cultural and literary studies to illustrate a fundamental truth: that color is relational as well as subjective. This entertaining and humane book effortlessly deepens our engagement with the visual world."--David Salle " On Color is a deliciously readable, gloriously illumined work of meditation and exploration, written in high resolution."--Jay Parini, author of The Last Station and Empire of Self: A Life of Gore Vidal, "On Color changes how we see the world."--James Shapiro, author of 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare, "[A] vivid and erudite tour of a phenomenon that entwines microphysics and electromagnets with human physiology and cognition."-- Nature " On Color is a deliciously readable, gloriously illumined work of meditation and exploration, written in high resolution."--Jay Parini, author of The Last Station and Empire of Self: A Life of Gore Vidal "Here is a subtle and imaginative insight into the slippery phenomenon we call colour - and how variously we perceive and emblemise it: a wise and fascinating study."--Colin Thubron "Like the best works of cultural criticism, On Color changes how we see the world. I mean that quite literally. After reading this brilliant book, the mundane appears sharper, richer, and more meaningful."--James Shapiro, author of 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare "This lively, erudite, and far-reaching introduction to the poetics of color combines anecdotal art history with cultural and literary studies to illustrate a fundamental truth: that color is relational as well as subjective. This entertaining and humane book effortlessly deepens our engagement with the visual world."--David Salle
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
155.9/1145
Synopsis
Ranging from Homer to Picasso, and from the Iranian Revolution to The Wizard of Oz , this spirited and radiant book awakens us anew to the role of color in our lives Our lives are saturated by color. We live in a world of vivid colors, and color marks our psychological and social existence. But for all color's inescapability, we don't know much about it. Now authors David Scott Kastan and Stephen Farthing offer a fresh and imaginative exploration of one of the most intriguing and least understood aspects of everyday experience. Kastan and Farthing, a scholar and a painter, respectively, investigate color from numerous perspectives: literary, historical, cultural, anthropological, philosophical, art historical, political, and scientific. In ten lively and wide-ranging chapters, each devoted to a different color, they examine the various ways colors have shaped and continue to shape our social and moral imaginations. Each individual color becomes the focal point for a consideration of one of the extraordinary ways in which color appears and matters in our lives. Beautifully produced in full color, this book is a remarkably smart, entertaining, and fascinating guide to this elusive topic.
LC Classification Number
QC495.8.K3 2018

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