Understand the stories behind the paints and pigments used by the great artists.

The front of each card outlines a pigment's history - its discovery or invention, production and usage - with a swatch. The back features a notable work from the history of art that prominently features it. The 52 pigments have been carefully selected from across all cultures and eras and will demystify the extensive ranges of oil paints on offer today.

Author: Kelly Grovier
ISBN: 9781837760688 
Type: Cards
Pages: 52
Dimensions: 97x180mm
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Published Date: October 2025