This Is Orange

By Rachel Poliquin, Julie Morstad (Illustrator)

Discover the vibrant world of orange, from nature to art, in a global journey of color exploration.

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48 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Embark on a vibrant journey through the world of orange, where nature and human creativity collide. From the fiery hues of foxes and fruits to the striking shades in art and astronaut suits, this playful exploration reveals orange's cultural and historical significance. With over thirty vivid examples, this eye-opening adventure invites you to see the world through a colorful lens, challenging perceptions and expanding your understanding of color's role in our lives. Will you uncover the hidden stories behind this bold hue?

From the publisher

“A tour de force through world history, the natural world, and cultural studies.” –School Library Journal (starred review)Prepare your senses for a delicious shock of orange in all its glory and variety–in a playful color tribute destined to wow art and design enthusiasts of all ages. Look closely. The color orange is all around you, not only in the natural world–from fruit and foxes to minerals and mushrooms–but in the human-engineered world, too, from works of art to religious ceremonies to astronaut survival suits. Ranging through time and circumnavigating the globe, witty stream-of-consciousness text and jaunty illustrations explore color through surprising social, historical, cultural, and artistic lenses. With more than thirty vivid examples and a gentle introduction to color theory, this eye-opening voyage into the heart of orange is a clever appeal to experience other colors–and the world at large–with an open and expansive mind.

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