The Brilliant History of Color In Art by Victoria Furley

About the program:

Book Club is a reading group chaired by a volunteer DVAA Member each month. This month’s program will be led by Karen Stabenow. This is a Members-only program (including Supporting Members). To participate in this program, read the book, and join the discussion on ZOOM.

About the reading:

This month’s reading: The Brilliant History of Color In Art by Victoria Furley

The history of art is inseparable from the history of color. And what a fascinating story they tell together: one that brims with an all-star cast of characters, eye-opening details, and unexpected detours through the annals of human civilization and scientific discovery.
Enter critically acclaimed writer and popular journalist Victoria Finlay, who here takes readers across the globe and over the centuries on an unforgettable tour through the brilliant history of color in art. Written for newcomers to the subject and aspiring young artists alike, Finlay’s quest to uncover the origins and science of color will beguile readers of all ages with its warm and conversational style. Her rich narrative is illustrated in full color throughout with 166 major works of art―most from the collections of the J. Paul Getty Museum.

How to Participate:

Due to enforced social distancing, Book Club is going digital! To maintain the safety of our Members and staff, we will be hosting a ZOOM conference instead of an in-person potluck.

To access the digital event, use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82081430802