Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ochre
Description: WebOchre (/ ˈ oʊ k ər / OH-kər; from Ancient Greek ὤχρα (ṓkhra), from ὠχρός (ōkhrós) 'pale'), iron ochre, or ocher in American English, is a natural clay earth pigment, a mixture of ferric oxide and varying amounts of clay and sand. It ranges in colour from yellow to …
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Link: https://www.britannica.com/topic/ochre
Description: WebOchre, a native earth colored with hydrated iron oxide. It varies in color from pale yellow to deep red, brown, and violet. There are two kinds: one has a clayey basis, while the other is a chalky earth. The former variety is in general the richer and purer in color of the two.
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Link: https://www.thoughtco.com/ochre-the-oldest-known-natural-pigment-172032
Description: WebJul 3, 2019 · Ochre is the earliest known pigment used by humans to paint our world--perhaps as long ago as 300,000 years. Other documented or implied uses are as medicines, as a preservative agent for animal hide preparation, and as a loading agent for adhesives (called mastics).
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Link: https://www.livescience.com/64138-ochre.html
Description: WebNov 20, 2018 · Archaeology. Ochre: The world's first red paint. References. By Laura Geggel. published 20 November 2018. Ochre is found at ancient sites the world over. This ochre painting of an aurochs (an...
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Link: https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/prehistoric-use-of-ochre-can-tell-us-about-the-evolution-of-humans
Description: WebNov 15, 2019 · / Planet Earth. What the Ancient Pigment Ochre Tells Us About the Human Mind. Archaeologists are learning how we evolved our cognitive abilities with the help of ochre, an ancient pigment used for everything from body paint to sunscreen. By Gemma Tarlach. Mar 15, 2018 5:00 PMNov 15, 2019 7:36 AM.
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Link: https://www.naturalpigments.com/artist-materials/yellow-ochre-a-comprehensive-guide
Description: WebFeb 19, 2023 · Ocher is a type of natural earth pigment, a group of pigments that include yellow ocher, red ocher, purple ocher, sienna, and umber. Ocher is composed of iron oxide, clay, and silica. The amount of each component in …
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Link: https://www.greenleafblueberry.com/blogs/news/what-is-ochre-earth-pigments-explained
Description: WebApr 21, 2023 · What is Ochre? Ochre is a type of earth pigment that primarily derives its color from iron oxide, while also including an assortment of other accessory minerals, as well as salts and clays, all of which influence the ultimate color of the pigment.
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Link: https://naturalearthpaint.com/blogwhat-are-earth-pigments-a-guide-to-ochres-oxides-and-minerals/
Description: WebSep 9, 2021 · Ochre is often defined as a clay-based pigment that has at least 12% iron oxide, though in many parts of the world the word simply describes any pigment found in or on the ground. Mineral pigments, from crushed stones, are commonly called earth pigments as well. Yellow ochres contain an iron oxide called limonite.
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Link: https://www.royaltalens.com/en/inspiration/tips-techniques/colour-stories/ochre-an-ancient-pigment/
Description: WebOchre: an ancient pigment. Since ancient times ochre has been used all over the world for various purposes. Diverse shades of the colour can be seen in, for example, prehistoric cave paintings as old as 35,000 years. The pigment is exceedingly lightfast and, moreover, can be used for all types of paint.
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Link: https://www.royaltalensnorthamerica.com/blog/2017/4/12/ochre-an-ancient-pigment
Description: WebJul 5, 2017 · Company. Email Lists (required) General Interest. I'm a Retailer. I'm an Artist/Educator. Since ancient times ochre has been used all over the world for various purposes. Diverse shades of the colour can be seen in, for example, prehistoric cave paintings as old as 350,000 years.
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