Pigments
Minerals have been used widely for the manufacturing of pigments. Many of the paints we use in art are made of from specific minerals. Click on the resources below to find out more.
Met Museum:
https://www.metmuseum.org/perspectives/paint-like-an-egyptian
Brooklyn Museum:
https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/stories/ancient-egyptian-pigment-color-analysis
Makeup
Throughout history, minerals have been used for cosmetics and self-adornment. Read below to find out!
Fashion Institute of Technology:
https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/kohl/
Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Perfumery Association (UK):
https://www.ctpa.org.uk/mica
Jewelry
Many gemstones and precious metals are used in the jewelry that we wear. Click below to find out more!
American Gem Trade Association:
https://agta.org/from-prism-volume-iii-national-treasures-museums-and-the-mineral-gemstone-and-jewelry-industry/
Interior Design
Minerals compliment many looks, adding visual interest and texture to decorative elements in interior design. Check out the link below!
MADS Creations: https://medium.com/@madscreations/mineral-laden-space-7e63b265cd68
Art Objects
Fine mineral specimens have grown in popularity for their natural beauty, and are recognized as a form of art. Click on the link to learn more!
American Museum of Natural History:
https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/permanent/gems-minerals