ART HIS 22 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Cochineal, Pineapple, Radical Change
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Material pigments, dyed water brought into the nations. A dye for painting used powder for pigments. 1550 specific territory holds africa spain in control of most america except brazil good arrived in to the global nations. House of trade" the beginning of tracking system deminions, trade - common sight. The sun never sets" by 1700s phrase became indicative of the royalty. The only equivalent dyes more highly valued. The arrival of transatlactic sea shps from france germany britain. Ships are checked for official cargoes, merchants, and captains. 10 years of salary worth the crossing takes 3-6 months be careful about package to preserve over tme pineapple. Studio of dye where color is put onto yarn. The more color we get, the more expensive it is. * carmine from cochineal (v. famous) red bud more valuable than gold, silver. 1553 demand for red dye that none could get anywhere.