DID YOU KNOW?
One fascinating aspect of ancient interior painting is the use of natural pigments and dyes derived from a variety of sources. Ancient civilizations employed a wide range of materials to create their paint colors, including minerals, plants, insects, and even rare substances like lapis lazuli for blue pigments. These natural materials were ground into powders and mixed with binders to create the vibrant and often symbolic colors seen in ancient interior paintings. This connection to the natural world not only contributed to the aesthetics of these artworks but also reflected the close relationship between ancient cultures and their environment.