In the world of pigments, colors and textures create a visual language that conveys both purpose and emotion. But the challenges of modern technology require not just visual beauty, but functional ...

An analysis of 26 paint pigments found in Pompeii reveals the remarkable skill of artisan skill at mixing natural and ...

Archaeologists in Pompeii, Italy, analyzed a variety of paint pigments, offering glimpse the art of ancient Romans, a study said. Photo from the Archaeological Park of Pompeii The ruins of Pompeii ...

Researchers decided to focus on paints that hadn’t been studied previously or were “different shades of the main colours.” Eventually, the team selected 26 pigments dating between the third ...