A dictionary of colors in the Middle Ages

Michel Pastoureau

Le présent dictionnaire tente de cerner ce qu’est la couleur au Moyen Âge, tantôt matière, tantôt lumière, tantôt vocable, tantôt concept. Pour ce faire, il nous propose un ensemble d’environ deux cents notices, prenant en compte tous les domaines où la couleur est à l’oeuvre.

Michel Pastoureau presents a unique and authoritative work that compiles the current state of knowledge on color—its uses, meanings, and evolution, both practical and symbolic, in medieval Europe. Structured as a dictionary, this richly informative volume remains highly accessible, making it an invaluable resource for a wide readership. Widely known to the general public for his accessible works on the subject, Pastoureau now offers his definitive contribution: a comprehensive synthesis of his research and discoveries on the use and meaning of color in the medieval world.