The V&A Book of Colour in Design

Tim Travis

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Thames & Hudson Ltd
08 October 2020

Theory of art

A beautifully presented survey of design and the applied arts, explored not by use, material, form or date - but by colour

The V&A Book of Colour in Design is attractively simple: a celebration and exploration of colour, as revealed through objects in the world-class collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Structured by colour, it offers fascinating insights into the choices made by designers and makers from across the world and throughout history.

Each chapter begins with a brief introduction that considers the history, symbolism, and use of an individual colour. Objects - from items of jewelry, textiles, glassware and ceramics to furniture and more - are reproduced in a visual selection that explores the varied hues of every colour. However different objects within each section may be in their detail and meaning, they are united by their common colour, revealing surprising connections between them. Throughout, narrative captions bring together disparate items from across the V&A's collection to explore the universal significance of colour in art and design.

Beautifully designed, this highly visual, colour-led survey of design and the applied arts is a compelling sourcebook with broad appeal for anyone interested or involved in all aspects of visual culture.

Edited by: Tim Travis
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 200mm,
Weight: 1.470kg
ISBN: 9780500480274
ISBN 10: 0500480273
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 08 October 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction • White • Grey • Yellow • Orange • Pink • Red • Purple • Blue • Turquoise • Green • Brown • Black

Tim Travis is a curator in the Word & Image Department at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

Reviews for The V&A Book of Colour in Design

'Wonderfully arranged into colour-coded chapters ... an interesting and scholarly study' - Homes & Antiques 'A visual compendium of inspiration … ideal for anyone interested in colour and the decorative arts' - Period Living 'Drawing from a deep well of scholarship, this rich book shows that nothing under the rainbow is fixed' - World of Interiors 'Comprehensive' - Embroidery