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The Book of Colour Concepts is a visually striking and scholarly exploration of how humans have understood, structured, and celebrated colour through the ages. Spanning over 350 images from more than 40 rare books and manuscripts, this beautifully curated volume charts four centuries of colour theory, design, and imagination.
From ancient cave paintings to Newton’s Opticks and Goethe’s Zur Farbenlehre, it presents a compelling narrative of how artists, scientists, and philosophers have sought to decode the spectrum. Alongside these seminal works are lesser-known yet visionary contributions—such as theosophical systems by Leadbeater and Besant, Sanzō Wada’s chromatic studies, and the radical “colour blots” of Mary Gartside, a pioneering woman in the field.
With newly photographed visuals from leading global collections and expert commentary by Alexandra Loske, this edition offers an unrivalled chronicle of colour systems that have shaped art, science, and culture. A must-have for anyone passionate about colour, art history, design, or visual theory.
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International Delivery - within 15 working days
Delivery with local carrier. Delivery times vary depending on the destination, but we endeavour to have them delivered within 15working days of the order. Made to order products such as prints may take up to 21 days.
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Click & Collect is a free, next day delivery to store service. Orders will be available for collection from the Getty shop only (Opening Hours: Daily 10am – 5:45pm and Friday 10am – 8:45pm). Orders placed before 5pm will be ready for collection from 10am the next day. Orders placed after 5pm will be ready for collection from 2pm the next day.
Returns
If for any reason you’re not entirely satisfied with your order – we will gladly offer you a refund within 14 days of purchase upon receiving your return.
As our custom prints are made to your specifications, we cannot accept returns or cancellations once payment has been made. Pierced earrings or face coverings cannot be returned unless they are faulty, or we have made a mistake due to health & safety reasons.
