Earth pigment: meaning, definitions and examples
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earth pigment
[ ˈərθ ˈpɪɡmənt ]
art
A natural substance used as a pigment in painting, such as ochre or sienna.
Synonyms
earth color, natural pigment
Examples of usage
- Artists in ancient civilizations often used earth pigments to create their paintings.
- The rich earth pigment colors give a warm and natural feel to the artwork.
geology
A mineral or rock that has been ground into a fine powder and used for coloring or dyeing.
Synonyms
ground rock powder, mineral pigment
Examples of usage
- The cave paintings were made using earth pigments found in the surrounding landscape.
- Iron oxide is a common earth pigment used in geological studies.
Translations
Translations of the word "earth pigment" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pigmento terrestre
🇮🇳 पृथ्वी वर्णक
🇩🇪 Erdpigment
🇮🇩 pigmen bumi
🇺🇦 земляний пігмент
🇵🇱 pigment ziemny
🇯🇵 アースピグメント
🇫🇷 pigment de terre
🇪🇸 pigmento de tierra
🇹🇷 toprak pigmenti
🇰🇷 지구 색소
🇸🇦 صبغة الأرض
🇨🇿 zemní pigment
🇸🇰 zemný pigment
🇨🇳 土色素
🇸🇮 zemeljski pigment
🇮🇸 jarðlitarefni
🇰🇿 жер пигменті
🇬🇪 მიწის პიგმენტი
🇦🇿 torpaq pigmenti
🇲🇽 pigmento de tierra
Word origin
The use of earth pigments dates back to prehistoric times when early humans ground minerals and rocks to create pigments for painting on cave walls. These natural pigments were essential for expressing creativity and recording stories. Over time, earth pigments became widely used in various forms of art, from ancient civilizations to modern painting techniques. The rich colors and textures of earth pigments continue to inspire artists and connect us to our artistic heritage.