As opposed to approaches favoring a long history of color, this vibrant catalog focuses on the second half of the 19th century, highlighting a crucial chromatic turn that has been overlooked by many. Several essays delve into key chromatic events of the period, including the 1862 International Exhibition, shedding new light on this colorful era. Accompanying an upcoming exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum, this catalog challenges the monochrome image of Victorian Britain, revealing a period bursting with new and vivid colors. The Industrial Revolution reshaped the Victorians' perception of color, making it a defining feature of modern life. The Colour Revolution; Victorian Fashion, Art & Design delves into how color became a key signifier of the era, influencing culture, technology, art, and literature. Rebelling against industrial bleakness, Victorian artists and writers drew inspiration from a rich tapestry of colors, from the sacred hues of the past to the decadent shades of the future, creating a vibrant spectrum of creativity that defined the end of the century.
Colour Revolution: Victorian Art, Fashion & Design
As opposed to approaches favoring a long history of color, this vibrant catalog focuses on the second half of the 19th century, highlighting a crucial chromatic turn that has been overlooked by many. Several essays delve into key chromatic events of the period, including the 1862 International Exhibition, shedding new light on this colorful era. Accompanying an upcoming exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum, this catalog challenges the monochrome image of Victorian Britain, revealing a period bursting with new and vivid colors. The Industrial Revolution reshaped the Victorians' perception of color, making it a defining feature of modern life. The Colour Revolution; Victorian Fashion, Art & Design delves into how color became a key signifier of the era, influencing culture, technology, art, and literature. Rebelling against industrial bleakness, Victorian artists and writers drew inspiration from a rich tapestry of colors, from the sacred hues of the past to the decadent shades of the future, creating a vibrant spectrum of creativity that defined the end of the century.
- Format: Paperback.
- Page count: 256 pages.
- Measures: 8.65 x 1.1 x 11".
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| Description | As opposed to approaches favoring a long history of color, this vibrant catalog focuses on the second half of the 19th century, highlighting a crucial chromatic turn that has been overlooked by many. Several essays delve into key chromatic events of the period, including the 1862 International Exhibition, shedding new light on this colorful era. Accompanying an upcoming exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum, this catalog challenges the monochrome image of Victorian Britain, revealing a period bursting with new and vivid colors. The Industrial Revolution reshaped the Victorians' perception of color, making it a defining feature of modern life. The Colour Revolution; Victorian Fashion, Art & Design delves into how color became a key signifier of the era, influencing culture, technology, art, and literature. Rebelling against industrial bleakness, Victorian artists and writers drew inspiration from a rich tapestry of colors, from the sacred hues of the past to the decadent shades of the future, creating a vibrant spectrum of creativity that defined the end of the century.
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