Includes bibliographical references (p. 312-313) and index
Introduction. Pigments, binders, varnishes ; Treatises and theories: from symbolic interpretation to a scientific approach ; The apotheosis of colour: impressionism, post-impressionism and neo-impressionism ; The 'colours' of music and poetry ; Colour theory in the 20th century: Itten and Albers -- Red -- Yellow -- Blue -- Green -- Gold -- White -- Black