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The Strange History of Color in Art

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    6. The History of Carmine Red in Art
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    Is there a pigment used in fine art, that's used as a dye for clothing, that's also made from bugs? There is, and it's discussed in this art history lesson!

    Is there a pigment used in fine art, that's used as a dye for clothing, that's also made from bugs? There is, and it's discussed in this art history lesson!

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    7. The Deadly History of Scheele's Green
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    The story of how Napoleon's wallpaper poisoned him is tied to a color known as Scheele's Green! Learn about the pigment's chemistry in this art history lesson.

    The story of how Napoleon's wallpaper poisoned him is tied to a color known as Scheele's Green! Learn about the pigment's chemistry in this art history lesson.

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    8. The History of Indian Yellow Pigment
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    Some historical pigments used by famous painters are steeped in mystery, even today. Discover the contested origin of a famous yellow pigment: Indian Yellow.

    Some historical pigments used by famous painters are steeped in mystery, even today. Discover the contested origin of a famous yellow pigment: Indian Yellow.

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