BOOK OF THE MONTH

THE COLOUR OF ART by Chloe Ashby

A fascinating new book by Chlöe Ashby, looks at how colour has always been an essential part of art, allowing artists to express their individuality, evoke particular moods and pass on subliminal messages.

The Colour of Art looks at the greatest artistic palettes in history and specific artworks are accompanied by a graph of the colour palette used, to show that colour isn’t just a tool, but the secret of a painting’s success. Frances Lincoln (The Quarto Group), £25.