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The Story of Colour in Textiles

The Story of Colour in Textiles

ArtHistory
Pages
176
Published
2013
Language
English

Synopsis

Discover the rich and vibrant history of color as it intertwines with the world of textiles. This book traces the fascinating journey of dyes and dyeing techniques, from ancient practices to modern industrial processes. Explore the social and cultural significance of color in textile crafts and industries throughout history, revealing how hues have shaped human expression and innovation.

Prose complexity
7/10

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InformativeIntellectualReflective

Genres

Art History Society

About the author

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Susan Kay

Susan Kay was born on 1952 in Manchester, England. She worked as a primary school teacher until leaving to bring up a family, and now lives with her husband and two children in Cheshire. Her first novel was Legacy, about the life of Queen Elizabeth I and won a Georgette Heyer Historical Novel Prize and a Betty Trask Award in 1985. Her second novel was Phantom, which expands upon the history of Erik, the hideous, brilliant character from Gaston Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera, and won the Roman...