We present a book about colorists such as Mary Gartside, Elizabeth Burris-Meyer, and Beatrice Irwin. It is a fascinating exploration of the influence of women on the study, use, and theory of color, a field that has traditionally focused more on the work of men such as Goethe, Newton, and Josef Albers. This book highlights the important—and often overlooked—contribution of women to the development of color theory and its application in art and other disciplines.

Women in color theory

This book portrays the role of women in the history of color, highlighting how they have contributed to fields such as science, art, and design despite the barriers they faced in their respective eras.

Legacy and influence of women in color theory

The book concludes with an analysis of how the contributions of these three women helped broaden the understanding and use of color in their respective fields and influenced subsequent generations of artists, designers, and scientists. It also reflects on how their approaches—often outside the mainstream—have contributed to developing new ways of understanding color as an artistic, scientific, and spiritual phenomenon.