David Coles: the history of colours

Lapis Lazuli mineral Photography copyright of Adrian Lander Images reproduced from 'Chromatopia, an illustrated history of colour' published by Thames & Hudson Australia.

Arzica (made from Weld) Photography copyright of Adrian Lander Images reproduced from 'Chromatopia, an illustrated history of colour' published by Thames & Hudson Australia.

Woad balls Photography copyright of Adrian Lander Images reproduced from 'Chromatopia, an illustrated history of colour' published by Thames & Hudson Australia.

Vine black (charcoal) Photography copyright of Adrian Lander Images reproduced from 'Chromatopia, an illustrated history of colour' published by Thames & Hudson Australia.

Madder roots Photography copyright of Adrian Lander Images reproduced from 'Chromatopia, an illustrated history of colour' published by Thames & Hudson Australia.

Cochineal Photography copyright of Adrian Lander Images reproduced from 'Chromatopia, an illustrated history of colour' published by Thames & Hudson Australia.

Indian yellow Photography copyright of Adrian Lander Images reproduced from 'Chromatopia, an illustrated history of colour' published by Thames & Hudson Australia.

Lamp Black Photography copyright of Adrian Lander Images reproduced from 'Chromatopia, an illustrated history of colour' published by Thames & Hudson Australia.

Tyrian Purple Photography copyright of Adrian Lander Images reproduced from 'Chromatopia, an illustrated history of colour' published by Thames & Hudson Australia.

Chromatopia (paperback cover) Photography copyright of Adrian Lander Images reproduced from 'Chromatopia, an illustrated history of colour' published by Thames & Hudson Australia.