Behind the Curve: Rainbows and the Science and Culture of Color

May 2-Sept. 4, 2025

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In Person
Behind The Curve
Presented by Hatcher Library

Physically, rainbows are distorted images of sunlight. Culturally, however, they have taken on a variety of meanings and interpretations. The latest exhibit at U-M’s Hatcher Library delves into everything there is to know about rainbows, from the history of color theory in Isaac Newton’s 1704 Opticks to practical color manuals from the industrial age. Discover the science and symbolism of rainbows by visiting the Hatcher Gallery this summer.

This event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required.

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