Chromophobia by David Batchelor

Chromophobia

David Batchelor

125 pages first pub 2000 (editions)

nonfiction art history philosophy challenging informative reflective medium-paced

Description

Chromophobia - a fear of corruption or contamination through colour - has lurked within Western culture since ancient times. This is apparent in the many attempts to purge colour from art, literature and architecture, either by making it the prope...

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informative 90%
reflective 63%
challenging 18%
lighthearted 18%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%
relaxing 9%

Pace

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medium 27%
fast 18%

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