Colours Of London
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Author | : Peter Ackroyd |
Publisher | : Frances Lincoln |
Total Pages | : 258 |
Release | : 2022-10-04 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0711269483 |
Celebrated novelist, biographer and critic Peter Ackroyd paints a vivid picture of one of the world's greatest cities in this brilliant and original work, exploring how the city's many hues have come to shape its history and identity. Think of the colours of London and what do you imagine? The reds of open-top buses and terracotta bricks? The grey smog of Victorian industry, Portland stone and pigeons in Trafalgar square? Or the gradations of yellows, violets and blues that shimmer on the Thames at sunset – reflecting the incandescent light of a city that never truly goes dark? We associate green with royal parks and the District Line; gold with royal carriages, the Golden Lane Estate, and the tops of monuments and cathedrals. Colours of London shows us that colour is everywhere in the city, and each one holds myriad links to its past. The colours of London have inspired artists (Whistler, Van Gogh, Turner, Monet), designers (Harry Beck) and social reformers (Charles Booth). And from the city’s first origins, Ackroyd shows how colour is always to be found at the heart of London’s history, from the blazing reds of the Great Fire of London to the blackouts of the Blitz to the bold colours of royal celebrations and vibrant street life. This beautifully written book examines the city's fascinating relationship with colour, alongside specially commissioned colourized photographs from Dynamichrome, which bring a lost London back to life. London has been the main character in Ackroyd's work ever since his first novel, and he has won countless prizes in both fiction and non-fiction for his truly remarkable body of work. Here, he channels a lifetime of knowledge of the great city, writing with clarity and passion about the hues and shades which have shaped London's journey through history into the present day. A truly invaluable book for lovers of art, history, photography or urban geography, this beautifully illustrated title tells a rich and fascinating story of the history of this great and ever-changing city.
Author | : Hennie Haworth |
Publisher | : Harper Design |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2016-09-06 |
Genre | : Games & Activities |
ISBN | : 9780062484413 |
This inviting coloring book takes you on a delightful tour of twenty panoramic London scenes—ranging from the familiar to the unexpected, from palaces to street markets to parks to architectural landmarks. Discover a multitude of tiny details to admire and color in this dazzling collection that brings the city of London to life. From the familiar silhouettes of Tower Bridge and the Houses of Parliament to charming views along the canals of Little Venice and the beautiful Georgian streets of Spitalfields, every tile, cobblestone, London bus, and striped store awning awaits, whether you choose to color in a realistic style—with true-to-life shades—or prefer to use a more eccentric palate. Let your imagination wander through this magnificent city—Color London showcases some of the best sites it has to offer, including: Tower Bridge Tate Modern art gallery Looking across the Thames from the London Eye to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament Spitalfields, looking down Fournier Street Buckingham Palace, seen during the Changing of the Guard Columbia Road flower market Trafalgar Square, looking towards the National Gallery The Tower of London Piccadilly, looking towards the Ritz Hotel and Green Park The Natural History Museum with its Christmas-season ice skating rink Kensington Palace, looking towards the Orangery Covent Garden market and the Royal Opera House St Pancras Station Piccadilly Circus Greenwich from the Observatory, looking towards the National Maritime Museum—a gatefold panorama view across the City of London Notting Hill, Portobello Road market Little Venice, Regent’s Canal St Paul’s Cathedral Bloomsbury and the British Museum Chinatown from Shaftesbury Avenue When you’ve finished, you can gently remove the perforated pages and display your masterpieces for friends and family to admire.
Author | : Peter Ackroyd |
Publisher | : Frances Lincoln Children's Books |
Total Pages | : 258 |
Release | : 2022-10-04 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : 0711269424 |
In Colours of London Peter Ackroyd tells the history of London through the lens of colour – with specially commissioned colorised photographs from Dynamichrome that bring a lost London back to life.
Author | : Peter Ackroyd |
Publisher | : Frances Lincoln |
Total Pages | : 258 |
Release | : 2022-10-04 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 071128153X |
Celebrated novelist, biographer, and critic Peter Ackroyd paints a vivid picture of one of the world's greatest cities in this brilliant and original work, exploring how the city's many hues have come to shape its history and identity. Think of the colors of London and what do you imagine? The reds of open-top buses and terracotta bricks? The grey smog of Victorian industry, Portland stone, and pigeons in Trafalgar square? Or the gradations of yellows, violets, and blues that shimmer on the Thames at sunset—reflecting the incandescent light of a city that never truly goes dark. We associate green with royal parks and the District Line; gold with royal carriages, the Golden Lane Estate, and the tops of monuments and cathedrals. Colors of London shows us that color is everywhere in the city, and each one holds myriad links to its past. The colors of London have inspired artists (Whistler, Van Gogh, Turner, Monet), designers (Harry Beck) and social reformers (Charles Booth). And from the city’s first origins, Ackroyd shows how color is always to be found at the heart of London’s history, from the blazing reds of the Great Fire of London to the blackouts of the Blitz to the bold colors of royal celebrations and vibrant street life. This beautifully written book examines the city's fascinating relationship with color, alongside specially commissioned colorised photographs from Dynamichrome, which bring a lost London back to life. London has been the main character in Ackroyd's work ever since his first novel, and he has won countless prizes in both fiction and non-fiction for his truly remarkable body of work. Here, he channels a lifetime of knowledge of the great city, writing with clarity and passion about the hues and shades which have shaped London's journey through history into the present day. A truly invaluable book for lovers of art, history, photography, or urban geography, this beautifully illustrated title tells a rich and fascinating story of the history of this great and ever-changing city.
Author | : Megan McKean |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2023-08-31 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781922754776 |
All the Colours of London is an illustrated exploration of the iconic objects that define the city, through the colors that weave through its streets and define its landmarks. Explore London in a brand-new way, its objects cataloged into color groupings - individually observe the components of city life and watch how they create a vibrant kaleidoscope of color when they all come together. From double-decker bus red and pigeon grey to Hyde Park green and Big Ben brown, London lovers can spot the whole rainbow through the pages of this book.
Author | : Mark Clarke |
Publisher | : Archetype Publications |
Total Pages | : 164 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : |
This volume explores the history and interpretation of mediaeval technical treatises on the arts, and includes a catalogue of over 400 manuscript sources, many of them largely unknown.
Author | : Darwin Porter |
Publisher | : MacMillan Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 380 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 9780028622774 |
Frommer's has everything a London traveler could need--from the must-see sights for a first-time visitor to special discovers that intrigue even those who know London well. Look for the very latest on dining and nightlife. Maps.
Author | : O. Jentor |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 78 |
Release | : 2016-12-21 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781541238794 |
London Coloring Book This adult coloring book is 8.25" x 8.25". Color while you are sitting on your couch with a coffee or tea. This square sized book makes it easy to color in your free time. This adult coloring book features 36 partially gray-scale images of the most iconic sights of London city. Each scene is printed on the front of the pages only so the chance of bleeding through and ruining your creations is reduced There is a test page on the front of the book to test your materials. Do you love skyscrapers, history, iconic sights and the most interesting city in the world? Do you dream of travelling to the most beautiful and historic city in the world? Do you love coloring? Then you need the London Coloring Book for Adults! This beautiful coloring book for adults is a great tool to help provide relaxation and stress-relief. It has gorgeous grayscale coloring drawings have plenty of detail and beautiful composition. Images feature Buckingham Palace, Notting Hill market, London Underground, King's Road, Chelsea, Bank, the City and St. James. The most visited locations in London are featured in the book. Use Ink or Pens Feel free to use fine-tipped ink markers, color pencils, and pens.
Author | : Ellen Conroy |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 84 |
Release | : 1921 |
Genre | : Color |
ISBN | : |
Author | : W. J. LOFTIE |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2018 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781033489673 |