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    The Hidden Stories of Color: How Pigments Shaped Art History

    Small piles of blue, red, and yellow powdered pigments next to glass jars and a stone mortar and pestle on a wooden surface.

    Imagine staring at a vibrant painting in a museum. You're drawn to its colors—deep blues, fiery reds, glowing yellows. But there's a hidden layer to this masterpiece. Each pigment carries a story. Some were so rare they were worth more than gold.