Thursday, July 4, 2013

Paint Made From People: The Fascinating History Behind Extinct Colors

Paint Made From People: The Fascinating History Behind Extinct Colors

You?d think a paint named ?mummy brown? would be the product of good marketing. In fact, it dates back to the 16th century, when actual mummies were ground up and sold as paint. On Hyperallergic today, Allison Meier takes a look at the surprisingly riveting history of extinct pigments.

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Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/lhszyPmDxOg/paint-made-from-people-the-fascinating-history-behind-650844628

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