Ancient painters used things from nature to make their colors. They crushed rocks, plants, and even bugs to get reds, blues, and yellows. For example, they could turn a sea shell into white paint or use a special kind of rock called lapis lazuli for beautiful blue color. Simple tools like mortars and pestles helped them mix the colors together on stones or cloth.
Examples
- A painter crushes red ochre with a stone to make bright red paint.
- They mix crushed lapis lazuli with glue to create beautiful blue paint for a statue.
- An artist uses yellow clay and green plants to color the walls of an ancient home.
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See also
- How Do Paintings Last for Centuries?
- How Did the First Artists Create Color in Paint?
- How Do Paintings Last for Hundreds of Years?
- What Makes a Painting Feel 'Moodier' Than Others?
- What Makes a ‘Good’ Painting Stand the Test of Time?
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