Bøger af Patrick Baty

The Anatomy of Colour by Patrick Baty is a captivating exploration of the use of color in the decoration of historical buildings. Published in 2017 by Thames & Hudson Ltd, this book falls under the genre of Art & Design. The author, a renowned expert in historical paint and color, delves into the history and development of color, providing a comprehensive understanding of the subject. The book is a treasure trove of information, featuring numerous illustrations, color charts, and case studies. It is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of art, design, and architecture. The Anatomy of Colour is more than just a book; it is a journey through the fascinating world of color that will leave you with a deeper appreciation of the colors that surround us.

The first-ever visual expansion of Werner's Nomenclature of Colours, featuring over 800 illustration references from the natural world.

A gorgeous expanded edition of Werner's Nomenclature of Colours, a landmark reference book on color and its origins in natureFirst published in 1814, Werner's Nomenclature of Colours is a taxonomically organized guide to color in the natural world. Compiled by German geologist Abraham Gottlob Werner, the book was expanded and enhanced in 1821 by Patrick Syme, who added color swatches and further color descriptions, bringing the total number of classified hues to 110. The resulting resource has been invaluable not only to artists and designers but also to zoologists, botanists, mineralogists, anatomists, and explorers, including Charles Darwin on the famous voyage of the Beagle.Nature's Palette makes this remarkable volume available to today's readers, and is now fully enhanced with new illustrations of all the animals, plants, and minerals Werner referenced alongside each color swatch. Readers can see "e;tile red"e; in a piece of porcelain jasper, the breast of a cock bullfinch, or a Shrubby Pimpernel. They can admire "e;Berlin blue"e; on a piece of sapphire, the Hepatica flower, or the wing feathers of a jay. Interspersed throughout the book are lavish feature pages displaying cases of taxidermy, eggs, shells, feathers, minerals, and butterflies, with individual specimens cross-referenced to the core catalog.Featuring contributions by leading natural history experts along with more than 1,000 color illustrations and eight gatefolds, Nature's Palette is the ideal illustrated reference volume for visual artists, naturalists, and anyone who is captivated by color.