LIVING COLOURS

This book provides technical tools, simple rules and practical advice about how we can use colour decoratively and effectively in our own homes, bearing in mind the different variables to be taken into account, which are presented in an easy-to-read and understandable way. It explores the many facets of colour theory and the secret lives of colours, taking the reader on a kaleidoscopic journey through the amazing world of colours, their origins and their idiosyncrasies.We are shown how colour influences the way we perceive spaces, how to handle colour combinations, how to balance colour and light, and the relationship between people and colours throughout history. Silvia Botti (Milan, 1965) is an independent journalist. After graduating with a degree in Architecture, she devoted herself to communication, specialising in the field of design, architectural design and urban development. She is president of the Giovanni Michelucci Foundation (Fiesole, Italy). Massimo Caiazzo (Naples, 1966), an expert in colour design, combines academic experience with the “sensitive” design of light and colour in the fields of architecture, design, fashion and communication. He is president of IACC Italia.