Natural pigments

Definition

Natural pigments are colored substances derived from minerals, plants, or animal sources that have been used throughout history for painting and dyeing materials.

Related terms

Ochre:

A type of natural pigment commonly used by early humans for cave paintings due to its vibrant red and yellow hues.

Madder: A plant-based natural pigment that produces a range of reds and pinks when extracted and used for dyeing textiles.

Indigo: A blue dye derived from the leaves of certain plants, often used in ancient civilizations for coloring fabrics.