The Power of Pigment: Understanding Color in Art

The Power of Pigment: Understanding Color in Art

The history of color unveils remarkable stories.

By Dover Public Library

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61 Locust St room 306

61 Locust Street #room 306 Dover, NH 03820

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  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE IN ROOM 306 OF THE MCCONNELL CENTER.

YOU DO NOT NEED A TICKET TO ATTEND THIS FREE EVENT.

The history of color unveils remarkable stories—from purple dye extracted from sea snails to ultramarine blue once more precious than gold itself. Artists deploy color strategically to create pathways through their compositions, creating movement that guides your experience. These calculated decisions transform flat surfaces into dynamic spaces, influencing how you perceive depth, feeling, and significance. What hidden messages might you discover when you begin to see paintings not just as images, but as carefully orchestrated color symphonies designed to evoke emotion and direct attention?

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FreeJul 21 · 6:30 PM EDT