The Alchemy of Color and Chemical Change in Medieval Manuscripts
Some of the most vivid pigments in medieval manuscripts were manufactured through alchemy, an experimental practice that predates modern chemistry. Today, chemistry deepens our knowledge about paint colors, their identification, and potential continued transformations. #manuscripts #gettymanuscripts #gettymuseum source FacebookXRedditPinterestEmailWhatsApp
The Alchemy of Color and Chemical Change in Medieval Manuscripts
Some of the most vivid pigments in medieval manuscripts were manufactured through alchemy, an experimental practice that predates modern chemistry. Today, chemistry deepens our knowledge about paint colors, their identification, and potential continued transformations.
#manuscripts #gettymanuscripts #gettymuseum
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