'Indigo: The Color That Changed the World' Details the True Blue Story
Michael Hemsworth — April 3, 2013 — Art & Design
References: thamesandhudson & coolhunting
It's a familiar shade that is used for everything from clothing to bedding, which is why Indigo: The Color that Changed the World is a comprehensive historical publication that dates the familiar shade's iconic past. Written/curated by Catherine Legrand, Indigo: The Color that Changed the World tracks how we have used the indigofera plant in the textile industry for centuries.
The work is a chromatic history lesson that will surely leave the reader spellbound by the pervasive nature that a chromatic shade can have on a society. It's written in such a manner that puts a level balance on text and pictures, which will help to stimulate the mind in ways that expand our preconceived notions relating to color.
Indigo: The Color that Changed the World is sure to make you appreciate the colors we take for granted on a daily basis and come to think deeper about what we experience everyday.
The work is a chromatic history lesson that will surely leave the reader spellbound by the pervasive nature that a chromatic shade can have on a society. It's written in such a manner that puts a level balance on text and pictures, which will help to stimulate the mind in ways that expand our preconceived notions relating to color.
Indigo: The Color that Changed the World is sure to make you appreciate the colors we take for granted on a daily basis and come to think deeper about what we experience everyday.
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Indigo in Textile Industry — Explore the innovative applications of indigofera plant in the textile industry for centuries.
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Chromatic History Lessons — Discover how the pervasive nature of a chromatic shade can impact society and expand our understanding of color.
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Mind-stimulating Visual Books — Embrace the combination of text and pictures that stimulate the mind and challenge our preconceived notions about color.
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Textile Industry — Apply the indigofera plant to develop sustainable and eco-friendly dyeing techniques.
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Art and Design Industry — Design visually stimulating books that engage readers in a multi-sensory experience.
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