Orange like Van Gogh. A Guide to Color in Painting

Color is one of the most expressive tools of the artist. Red can convey passion or aggression, yellow – the finest nuances of light or anxiety, blue – spiritual elevation, nobility or a raging element, green – serenity or mystery. This book will tell the history of the primary colors. Using famous paintings such as the "Mona Lisa," "Portrait of the Arnolfini Couple," "Girl with a Pearl Earring," "Starry Night," and others – understand color theory and learn to "read" painting.