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Nature's Palette: A Colour Reference System from the Natural World

by Baty, P.; Davidson, P.; Charwat, E.; Simonini, G.; Karliczek, A.

Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Illustrations : 1,000 col illus, some folding

Description:

Published to mark the 200th anniversary of Patrick Syme’s influential 1821 edition of Werner’s Nomenclature of Colours, this beautifully illustrated volume pays tribute to a pioneering work in the standardization of colour. Syme’s original palette of 110 standard colours is vividly brought to life through 1,000 striking nineteenth-century illustrations drawn from the natural world. An insightful introduction by heritage paint specialist Patrick Baty explores 'The Origins, Development, and Influence of Werner’s Nomenclature of Colours', tracing its lasting impact. Additional chapters explore the system’s application across diverse scientific fields, including mineralogy, zoology, botany, and medicine.