Archaeologist and ethnologist Varichon offers a history of color--its origins, symbolism, and significance--since Biblical times. In addition to the historical information, the text describes natural sources of each color and recipes from cultures around the world for creating colors. Illustrated throughout with color photographs and reproductions. Translated from French by Toula Ballas. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)