Usborne Art book about colour

Explore 15,000 years of colour in art, from the very first paints made from crushed insects to how later art movements used colour to convey different meanings.
A fascinating introduction to colours and their effects , featuring artists such as Jan van Eyck and Pierre-Auguste Renoir as well as modern art and artists.
Written in association with The National Gallery, London to tie in with their 2014 Making Colour exhibition, and with internet links for additional information.

See Inside Pages 4-5 12-13 28-29