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Van Gogh's Orange: A Guide to Color in Painting

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Color is an essential tool in an artist's arsenal. It can tell a story, elevate saints, depict the subtle play of light in the pre-dawn hours, and sometimes even convey sounds: the rustling of leaves, the splashing of water.

But how did masters of the past manage to capture the multifaceted nature of life on paper or stone using simple paints and pigments? You'll learn about this in this book.

The author explores the history of red, yellow, blue, green, and other colors in detail, using examples from famous paintings: the Mona Lisa, the Arnolfini Portrait, Girl with a Pearl Earring, The Kiss, The Starry Night, and The Birth of Venus.

Discover how artists used different color theories without realizing it, why saints were "dressed" in blue robes, and what sometimes lurks behind a mysterious black background.

Look closely at famous paintings—they're full of intriguing details. Discover the secrets they hold and become not just a spectator, but an expert in painting.
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