Origins of Color and Pigments

Throughout history, human desire to communicate, tell stories, and to express cultural identity, gives us a glimpse at the need for early use and creation of pigments. Creating color was, and still is, an art. Its history is one of discovery, wealth, power, religion, trade, and science. This course discusses the origins and evolution of color pigments by looking at historical civilizations and time periods.

Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:

• Explore the history and origins of colour pigments, and extrapolating how they have evolved into today’s colours.
• Formulate the impact of economy, culture, and society on individual colours.
• Theorize the connection between colours and trends.

Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.

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