An examination of colour.
In this lecture we will be introduced to a feast of colour: beginning with what was available in earlier times, and where it came from, looking at the research into colour and colour perception. What was the impact of the great international exhibitions where new developments were displayed? We will hear about the changes brought about by the discovery of the first synthetic dyestuffs, including David Smith of Halifax. This is a vibrant lecture that reveals the pace of change and the impact of the new colours on fashion and society.
Susan Kay Williams
OTHER EVENTS
Society
21 May 2024 - 10:30
Online Event
A half day visit, with a guided tour, to Ditchling Museum. The price is £19 per person.
Society
Dr Stephen Kershaw
10 Jun 2024 - 14:30
Online Event
There is an iconoclash over the marbles, between the U.K. and Greece, which transcends questions of right or wrong.