[1stPickSites] (11/21/06) Pigments Through the Ages

Pigments Through the Ages

http://webexhibits.org/pigments/

Today's site presents an exploration of the history and
composition of that essential element of all paintings --
pigment. From Paleolithic cave
drawings to twentieth century masterpieces, Readers will find
this to be a serious and well-researched exhibit on this crucial
aspect of painting.

"Paintings are made from mud and a stick with hairs ... Pigments
are the basis of all paints, and have been used for millennia.
They are ground
colored material. Early pigments were simply as ground earth or
clay, and were made into paint with spit or fat. Modern pigments
are often
sophisticated masterpieces of chemical engineering. ... This
exhibit includes most important pigments used through the early
20th century." -
from the website

The site provides a historical perspective on the earliest types
of pigment such as hematite and carbon and their importance to
the earliest artists.  The "Paintings" section features detailed
information on the steps involved in Renaissance painting, along
with the composition of various types of media, such as oil,
linseed and acrylic. Additional sections highlighted across the
top border cover individual colors with respect to their range of
hues, chemical origins, and historical significance over time.

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