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Some artists use minerals as pigments, by finely grinding them and mixing them with a carrier like egg whites.
Ancient or Current people in society use minerals as pigments. Such as Gold, Earrings, jewelry
Aboriginal artists mainly use warm colours, but on the occasion they would paint with cold.
the awnser is bright pigments and paints
Traditionally the colours that aboriginals used in their artwork depended on the materials that they could find in their locality's. however modern aboriginal artists use just about any colour they like.
We have used, and still do use them in many ways. These include paints, cosmetics and ceramics.
They used a bunch of paint dots to make a picture (similar to a mosaic) hence dot art.
Aboriginal Australians traditionally made colors using natural materials sourced from their environment. They created pigments from ochre, clays, and charcoal, which were ground into powders and mixed with water or animal fat to create paints. These colors were then applied to surfaces like rock, bark, and the skin, often for ceremonial purposes or storytelling. The use of these natural pigments reflects a deep connection to the land and cultural practices.
Michelangelo primarily used a combination of natural pigments for the Sistine Chapel ceiling, including earth tones, minerals, and organic dyes. Common pigments included ochres, azurite, and vermilion, which provided a rich palette for the frescoes. He applied these pigments in a wet plaster technique called "fresco," allowing the colors to bond with the wall as it dried. This method contributed to the durability and vibrancy of the artwork.
Islam is an aboriginal religion.
The Aborigine Eddy Harris painted his artwork with ochre rocks. These rocks are natural pigments, ranging mostly in reds, yellows, purples, and browns.
They would get a pestle and mortar and grind natural minerals and pigments with linseed oils. Linseed oil will evaporate into the air leaving behind a resin binder that bonds the pigment to the canvas. This takes about a month. Many different rocks and mineral ores were ground up,even Egyptian mummies were ground to make a deep brown