A colourful history of pigments

From the ancient techniques of grinding rocks into powder to modern synthetic alternatives, we explore some of Winsor & Newton’s most loved pigments.

5 Famous Paint Colors First Made From Mummies, Insects, and Ancient Rocks

The Pigment Timeline UCL Slade Methods Room

The Colorful History of Paint: From Natural Pigments to Synthetic Hues

Alchemy and Adventure: a history of exotic colours and poisonous pigment - Milton Keynes Heritage Association

Liquid Colorants and Pigment Dispersions

Barbie's signature pink may be Earth's oldest color. Here's how it took over the world.

The Pigment Timeline UCL Slade Methods Room

Gems on Canvas: Pigments Historically Sourced from Gem Materials

21: 🎨 Colours and pigments (and we're one year old!)