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You may have seen a video like this online: People who were born colorblind received a surprise gift – a pair of glasses that correct colorblindness. The moment they put on the glasses, they immediately burst into tears. They never imagined that the world, which had always seemed monotone, was actually so colorful.
Their reaction reflects the most primitive human emotion. Humans’ admiration for colors can be traced back to the mysterious cave paintings done by our ancestors who lived in ancient times. Throughout human history, people have racked their brains for how to extract various colors from flowers, ores, and even corpses. People’s desire for color has a rich and long history. Carmine was once a prized item on the luxury market in Europe; the competition for indigo caused conflicts between countries. It is difficult to imagine that the British Empire on which “the sun never sets” was once shaken by mere pigments. Because people are so obsessed with color, it seems reasonable for some countries to protect their dye-making techniques, even if they need to use force.
Color: A Natural History of the Palette takes us on a brand-new journey of color exploration. Following the theme of color, this book tells many stories and leads us step-by-step through the history of color’s development. You’ll see how carmine comes from the blood of the cochineal, a parasite living on the desert cactus. These little bugs once caused competitions between countries. Royal purple comes from “tears of the sea snail,” and the story behind it is both romantic and cruel. As for the brown paint on a painter’s palette, it may have come from the mummified ancestor of an Egyptian. Just like this, this book gives us a whole new understanding of color through interesting stories.
