why are minerals used in art?

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why are minerals used in art?

2007-10-06 08:49:00 · 2 answers · asked by andersona39 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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Color in painting comes from minerals, such as cobalt-containing minerals, chromium-containing minerals, etc. Also sculpture. Lyle Sopel of Vancouver, BC, Canada, makes sculptures using a variety of carved minerals.

2007-10-06 10:07:11 · answer #1 · answered by Howard H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

the colours are produced using minerals

2007-10-06 17:58:54 · answer #2 · answered by rosie recipe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋