pigments
Definition
This term refers to the colored powders used to create paints, inks, and dyes. Pigments are mixed with a binder to create a medium that can be applied to a surface. Pigments have been used in art for thousands of years, from prehistoric cave paintings to modern synthetic colors.
History
The use of pigments in art has a long and rich history, with natural pigments like ochre, charcoal, and lapis lazuli being used for millennia. The development of synthetic pigments in the 19th and 20th centuries expanded the artist's palette, allowing for greater intensity and variety of colors.
Notable Examples
Titian
Assumption of the Virgin, 1516-1518
Mark Rothko
No. 14, 1960
Key Artists & Movements
Key figures include Titian, whose use of rich, vibrant pigments in works like Assumption of the Virgin helped define the Venetian school of painting, and Mark Rothko, a 20th-century artist known for his use of large fields of color in works like No. 14, which explore the emotional impact of color and form.
Techniques & Materials
Techniques involve the mixing of pigments with a binder, such as oil, egg yolk, or acrylic, to create paints, inks, or dyes. Artists may use natural or synthetic pigments, each offering different properties in terms of color, texture, and permanence. The choice of pigments and the way they are applied can greatly affect the appearance and durability of an artwork, making pigments a crucial element in the creation of art.
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