Pigments and Minerals

Flashcards covering key concepts about pigments and minerals, including definitions, characteristics, and examples.

Pigments are substances that provide color to materials by selectively absorbing certain wavelengths of light and __ others.

Reflecting

Inorganic pigments are often __ or metal-based compounds.

Minerals

Natural pigments are derived from __, plants, or animals.

Earth

Synthetic pigments are created through __ processes.

Chemical

Exogenous pigments are introduced into an environment from an __ source.

External

In geology, exogenous pigments are typically mineral-based and are transported from external sources to the __ or soil.

Rock

Cave paintings often used exogenous pigments such as __ and charcoal.

Ochre

Artifact pigments are those pigments that are created or altered by human beings for use in artistic or __ contexts.

Cultural

Many ancient cultures used natural minerals or organic materials to create pigments for their __.

Art

Degradation of artifact pigments can include fading or discoloration due to exposure to __.

Sunlight

What are exogenous pigments?

Exogenous pigments are pigments introduced into an environment from an external source.

What are synthetic pigments?

Synthetic pigments are created through chemical processes.

Where do natural pigments come from?

Natural pigments are derived from earth, plants, or animals.

What is the effect of sunlight on artifact pigments?

Degradation of artifact pigments can include fading or discoloration due to exposure to sunlight.

What colors do pigments provide to materials?

Pigments provide color to materials by selectively absorbing certain

Pigments are substances that provide color to materials by selectively absorbing certain wavelengths of light and __ others.

Reflecting

Inorganic pigments are often __ or metal-based compounds.

Minerals

Natural pigments are derived from __, plants, or animals.

Earth

Synthetic pigments are created through __ processes.

Chemical

Degradation of artifact pigments can include fading or discoloration due to exposure to __.

Sunlight

What are exogenous pigments?

Exogenous pigments are pigments introduced into an environment from an external source.

What are synthetic pigments?

Synthetic pigments are created through chemical processes.

Where do natural pigments come from?

Natural pigments are derived from earth, plants, or animals.

What is the effect of sunlight on artifact pigments?

Degradation of artifact pigments can include fading or discoloration due to exposure to sunlight.

What colors do pigments provide to materials?

Pigments provide color to materials by selectively absorbing certain wavelengths of light.

What are inorganic pigments typically made of?

Inorganic pigments are often minerals or metal-based compounds.

What are artifact pigments?

Artifact pigments are those pigments that are created or altered by human beings for use in artistic or cultural contexts.

What materials are commonly used to create pigments in ancient cultures?

Many ancient cultures used natural minerals or organic materials to create pigments for their art.

What is ochre?

Ochre is a type of exogenous pigment often used in cave paintings.

How are exogenous pigments related to geology?

In geology, exogenous pigments are typically mineral-based and are transported from external sources to the rock or soil.