Blue : a history of the color as deep as the sea and as wide as the sky
by Brew-Hammond, Nana Ekua (Author)
Summary
This picture book follows one color's journey throughout history -- from ancient Afghan painters to 1905, when a chemical blue dye was created -- and around the world, as it becomes the blue we know today. Full description
Summary: |
This picture book follows one color's journey throughout history -- from ancient Afghan painters to 1905, when a chemical blue dye was created -- and around the world, as it becomes the blue we know today. |
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Physical Description: |
32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
ISBN: |
9781984894366 1984894366 9781984894373 1984894374 |
Author Notes: |
Daniel Minter is a fine artist and illustrator. His paintings, carvings, block prints and sculptures have been exhibited at galleries and museums both nationally and internationally. He has illustrated numerous books for children, and is the recipient of the Coretta Scott King Illustration Honor and Caldecott Honor. He lives in Portland, Maine with his family. |