History of Color in the Art World

The history of color has been one of perpetual discovery, whether through exploration or scientific advancement. Artists invented the first pigments—a combination of soil, animal fat, burnt charcoal, and chalk—as early as 40,000 years ago - with many more interesting variations over the centuries.

Derek Cracco is an Associate Professor of printmaking and computer graphics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

You may also like the following events from Hoover Public Library, Hoover, Alabama:

• This Tuesday, 29th July, 06:00 pm, Eat the Rainbow in Hoover
• Next Monday, 4th August, 06:00 pm, Write Club: Crafting Short Stories in Hoover
• Next Tuesday, 5th August, 04:00 pm, The Empowered Caregiver in Hoover

Also check out other Arts events in Hoover, Nonprofit events in Hoover.