Nov 1, 2019
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Sep 24, 2019
The term ‘orange’, first used in the early 1500s, was taken directly from the Old French word ‘orenge’ in reference to the fruit of the same colour and name, while previously the colour was known as ‘ġeolurēad‘ which literally meant ‘yellow-red’. In painting and...
Aug 17, 2019
Black is a color, the perception of which is evoked by the total absence of light that stimulates any of the three types of color sensitive cone cells in the human eye and with very low brightness compared to the surroundings. A black visual stimulation will be void...
Jul 22, 2019
Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green color derived from a mineral that is a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminum. The mineral is rare and valuable in finer grades and has been prized as a gem and ornamental stone for thousands of years owing to its unique hue. In...
Jun 22, 2019
The History and Science Behind the Color BlueBlue is the color of the sky, large bodies of water, probably more than one wall in your office, and perhaps even a number of your outfits. This ever-so-popular color has not always been so common. In fact, much of the...
May 28, 2019
This June we’ll be taking a look at the purple/violet range – a color space that’s rich in history and meaning. Every UArt store has displays showcasing products, information and art supplies featuring this celebrated color range in different ways: pens,...
