The Strange and Spectacular Quest to Define Color with Author Kory Stamper

What is color? And why is it so hard to define? In today's Art Ed Radio episode, Tim sits down with lexicographer and author Kory Stamper to explore the strange, fascinating, and often messy world of color. From dictionary definitions to commercial uses to industrial color matching, Kory shares how something we see every day is surprisingly difficult to pin down in words. She discusses how scientists, artists, and industries all approach color differently, and why humans are both wildly inconsistent and incredibly accurate when it comes to perceiving and matching color. You'll also hear stories from Kory's new book, True Color , and what those stories can tell us about the power of language, perception, and association. Whether you love color theory, design, or just a good deep dive into something we take for granted, this conversation is worth diving into. Resources and Links Find True Color on bookshop.org Take a look at Kory's website How to Teach Color Theory and Keep Students Engaged

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The Strange and Spectacular Quest to Define Color with Author Kory Stamper is an episode from Art Ed Radio by The Art of Education University.

This episode is 28:40 long.

This episode was published on Mar 31, 2026.

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