The Purpled World Cultural studies taking Mira’s father away

taking Mira’s father away

This retrospective is more than just an appreciation of his art

In addition to playing a central role in moral development and progress

"-Mimi Koehler for The Nerd Daily for Neon Gods

Susan George is board chair of the Transnational Institute

The Purpled World Cultural studies taking Mira’s father awayDuring the Aegean Bronze Age (ca. 30001500 BCE), the spread of woolen textiles triggered an increased demand for color. The dyes included those made from the labor intensive processing of crocus stamens for saffron dye and even more costly dyes made from certain sea snails (the Muricidae Murex). Minoan and Mycenaean textile producers (the palaces) operated mainly in the Black Sea region, rich in gold. "Purpled world" is Morris Silver's term for this