Did you know that Ultramarine Blue was originally made from ground-up lapis lazuli? Or that both yellow and green once contained arsenic? This attractive, handy little guide to the exciting world of colour is full of fascinating facts and useful information. It explores the most popular colours available to the artist - their history, composition and attributes. It also contains a useful visual index of over 450 popular artists' colours in a variety of media of help you get to know your colours and how best to use them. Collins Artist's Little Book of Colour is a visual delight but also an essential guide to colour for all artists, designers, art students and teachers.