A Cultural History of Color in the Modern Age

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• AA.VV.

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• Scienze sociali
• Tema stórico

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A Cultural History of Color in the Modern Age explores the period from 1920 to the present, highlighting significant advancements in color science, philosophy, art, design, and technology. The rise of synthetic dyes, fueled by mass consumerism, transformed society into a 'color conscious' one, influencing fashion, home decor, and responses to contemporary visual cultures. This volume compiles research on the diverse debates among philosophers, scientists, linguists, and artists regarding color's multifaceted meanings across cultures and its measurement, manufacturing, manipulation, and enjoyment. Color profoundly shapes individual experiences and societal meanings attached to spaces, objects, and moments. This 6-volume set examines color's creation, trade, use, and interpretation over the past 5,000 years. Key themes include color philosophy and science, technology and trade, power and identity, religion and ritual, body and clothing, language and psychology, literature and performing arts, art, architecture, interiors, and artifacts. Anders Steinvall serves as Senior Lecturer in English Linguistics at Umeå University, Sweden, while Sarah Street is Professor of Film at the University of Bristol, UK. This volume is the sixth in the Cultural History of Color series, edited by Carole P. Biggam and Kirsten Wolf.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2024

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