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Arnold Colom & Grace Rother
Pigments
The original map can be found here.
Arnold Colom
World Map
The three allegorical female figures at the top of the hemispheres and the three at the bottom depict fire, day, air, earth, night, and water. This…
Raymond R. Burchett
Chalk Pigment
Chalk is a white mineral pigment composed fo calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate is used as an extender in paints and is a main component in…
United States Central Intelligence Agency
Mexico
The annatto plant grows in the tropical and subtropical locations of Central and South America. This colorant has a long history of being used to…
J.C. Müller
Bohemia map
Starting in the 16th century, copperplates were used to create beautiful, detailed maps. This map is a magnificent example of the subtleties and…