2020 Volume 57 Issue 7 Pages 367-373
Mineral pigments which have been used since old times in Japanese paintings as coloring materials are different in color and texture depending on their particle size. Recently, there have been an increased scarcity of certain natural mineral pigments. In this research, we have pulverized these natural mineral pigments into submicron/nano particles. It is observed that they exhibit different characteristics and unique colors when compared to natural mineral pigments sold in the commercial market. We could consider the possibility of applying the use these finely pulverized natural mineral pigments to various disciplines of the Arts. Here, we will discuss the present state of mineral pigments and the research conducted on natural mineral pigments by Joshibi University of Art and Design.
