The Mineralogy of Art - Part 1Pigment Composition & Qualities - Dr Chris Duffin

Dr Chris Duffin, Earth Sciences Department The Natural History Museum, London Extracted from a talk given to the MVGS Chris takes us on a journey through time, exploring how rocks and their minerals have provided an essential source of pigments used by artists for thousands of years. From the earliest cave drawings to the Renaissance masters and beyond, Chris presents the fascinating story of how these natural materials have inspired artists across the ages.” Presented to the Mole Valley Geological Society, Dorking, Surrey, UK on 13th February 2025 Mole Valley Geological Society web site https://www.mvgs.org.uk YouTube channel    / @mvlctv   channel subscription    / @mvlctv