The Tudor Colouring Book

CLASSIFICATION: Historical Activity Volume SUBJECT: Tudor Court Aesthetics (1485–1603) AUTHOR: Ainhoa Modenes | Foreword by Claire Ridgway PAGES: 94 (42 Plates) ROLE: The Courtly Pastime

Modern minimalism is a bore. The Tudor era, by contrast, was an explosion of pattern, saturation, and opulence.

This volume is not a standard "coloring book." It is a masterclass in the design language of Henry VIII’s court. It strips away the monochrome of history books to reveal the intricate mandalas and patterns that defined the era—derived directly from 16th-century architecture, royal embroidery, and heraldry.

It allows you to engage with the drama of the Tudor period through the application of pigment. You are free to reimagine the court’s palette without the tedious marital paperwork or the risk of execution.

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THE CURATOR'S NOTES

• The Pedigree: This is not a generic collection of shapes. It features a foreword and text by noted historian Claire Ridgway, ensuring that your leisure time is backed by academic rigor.
• The Design Language: The 42 unique plates are not random. They are architectural studies of the specific motifs—Tudor roses, portcullises, and intricate needlework—that draped the most scandalous court in English history.
• The Creative License: While the lines are historically accurate, the color is yours to command. You may render the court in accurate gold and crimson, or reimagine it entirely. You are the monarch here.
• The Scale: At nearly A4 size (11.69 x 8.27 inches), the pages provide ample room for detailed work. It is a substantial volume, worthy of the coffee table even before you have made your mark on it.