In this beautifully illustrated book Michel Pastoureau the acclaimed author of Blue Black
and Green now masterfully navigates centuries of symbolism and complex meanings to present the
fascinating and sometimes controversial history of the color red. Pastoureau illuminates red's
evolution through a diverse selection of captivating images including the cave paintings of
Lascaux the works of Renaissance masters and the modern paintings and stained glass of Mark
Rothko and Josef Albers.
