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I am interested in learning more about pigments and their history, from Renaissance until modern times. I found an older thread here called Ask me about Art which is really cool and already informative, but as far as I can see, inactive for some years.
Nevertheless, if anyone could help me out with some answers, or guide me towards some resources, I would be grateful!
For example, I would like to know about how these pigments were made and if they were dangerous. Scheele's Green and Paris Green used to be quite popular, until they were replaced by friendlier, far less toxic alternatives.
I've read a bit about this topic in Bill Bryson's "At Home: A Short History of Private Life" but I can't find the book at the moment and it didn't explore the topic that deep anyhow.
Plus, if you know more about how painting/fresco restoration was made between 1600 - 1800, please do share!
Nevertheless, if anyone could help me out with some answers, or guide me towards some resources, I would be grateful!
For example, I would like to know about how these pigments were made and if they were dangerous. Scheele's Green and Paris Green used to be quite popular, until they were replaced by friendlier, far less toxic alternatives.
I've read a bit about this topic in Bill Bryson's "At Home: A Short History of Private Life" but I can't find the book at the moment and it didn't explore the topic that deep anyhow.
Plus, if you know more about how painting/fresco restoration was made between 1600 - 1800, please do share!