An Archaeology of Paints
An Online Talk With Caroline Nicolay
Wednesday 16th April 4-6 BST
Join live or watch the recording. The recording will be available for three months after the live event. PDF handout included.
Colours and paints were much more present in early history than we usually think, and many examples are now revealed by modern archaeology.
In this talk, after a short presentation of the science used to study them, Caroline Nicolay aims to present many of these discreet, rarely known, yet incredibly important examples of paints, pigments and colour-making tools that have been found around (broadly) North Western Europe.
From Neolithic ochre mortars to Iron Age wall paintings, Bronze Age decorated pots to recreations of colourful Roman sculptures, we will journey through time and fill the gap left between the well known "cave paintings" and "Roman frescoes". Both are stunning examples of ancient Art, but we tend to forget that Art, and paints, didn't stop being used during the thousands of years separating them.
So how does a more colourful Prehistory changes our perception of our forebears and life in the distant past, and can these ancient paints inspire us to develop more sustainable practices?
About Caroline Nicolay
Caroline Nicolay is an archaeologist and heritage interpreter specialising in bringing historic techniques and crafts to life, from paint making in early history to open-fire cooking using clay pots. Her research was focusing on Iron Age wall paintings and evolved towards historic and natural building techniques.
Mainly working with museums and heritage sites, she has been running courses for a number of years, hoping to share widely some techniques that are both thousands of years old and increasingly popular in our 21st century as sustainable arts & building practices.
Website, www.pariogallico.com
Email address, pario.gallico@gmail.com
Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/pariogallico/
Instagram, @ParioGallico #pariogallico
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