EAN: 9781419764653

BOOK OF EARTH - HEIDI GUSTAFSON GEBUNDEN

Art meets science in Book of Earth   artist and ochre specialist Heidi Gustafson's guide to
creating color with Earth's extraordinary pigments  exploring their fascinating uses today and
throughout history and culture. Part anthropological study  part art book  and part how-to 
Book of Earth is an immersive introduction into the world of ochre  a naturally occurring
mineral used to make pigment. Each chapter delves into Heidi Gustafson's rare pigment archive
and provides a thorough exploration of natural color  while challenging our notions of the
inanimate world. Featuring practical advice and techniques for creating your own pigments and
applying these skills in everyday life  Gustafson also includes contributor essays offering
historical and cultural perspectives on color cultivation and the meaning of pigments to
various cultures. Gustafson was called the "ochre whisperer" by American Craft and noted as the
"woman archiving the world's ochre" in the New York Times . Her personal collection of more
than 600 pigments from around the planet is a unique treasure  and her passion and field
experience will captivate you from the first page to the last. With stunning full-color
photographs and practical guidance  Book of Earth is both a celebration of nature's palette and
a toolkit for those who seek to work with color in its most authentic form.

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