A Cultural History of Color in the Age of Enlightenment

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A Cultural History of Color in the Age of Enlightenment explores the transformative role of color from 1650 to 1800, spanning the Baroque to Neo-classical periods. This era saw significant advancements, such as Newton's prism experiment, which revealed seven distinct hues and spurred the creation of color wheels and standardized naming. Innovations in color printing enhanced the quality of maps and botanical illustrations. Color became a symbol of identity and wealth, evident in uniforms, flags, and fashion, while the expansion of empires and trade introduced new perspectives on color. The six-volume set examines how color influences individual experiences and societal meanings attached to spaces, objects, and moments. Key themes include color philosophy and science, technology and trade, power and identity, religion and ritual, body and clothing, language and psychology, literature and the performing arts, as well as art, architecture, and artifacts. This volume is part of a broader exploration of color's significance throughout history, led by Carole P. Biggam, an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Glasgow, and Kirsten Wolf, a Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.