First used during the Renaissance, pastels have long been a staple in artist studios. "Powdered Pigments" brings together 30 outstanding examples from the Museum’s collection. First used during the ...

JUST BEYOND THE SERENE INTERIOR, A BACK WALL AWASH IN VIBRANT, SOMETIMES MUTED AND OFTEN MESMERIZING COLORS. AN ENCHANTMENT OF MORE THAN 3000 POWDERED PIGMENTS, BUT THIS IS NOT AN EXHIBIT. IT IS A ...

Thanks to their special iridescence and unmatched beauty, pearls have been highly sought after throughout history. Due to their rarity and demand, the development of pearlescent pigments to mimic the ...

The development of pigments has advanced significantly, particularly in response to growing environmental concerns. This has driven the shift from artificial to natural pigments, 3 emphasizing the ...

Optical micrograph of (a, c) VOP and (b, d) HVP. The samples exhibit layered plate-like particles, which enables fascinating iridescent colors to be visible in different particles and even in ...