Tag: Artists’ materials
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A brief history of watercolors. Part I: From technical experiment to fine art tradition
by Lucian Cristian Ratoiu — Last updated on September 26, 2025 — Reading time: 16 min This article traces the historical development of watercolor painting from its earliest material formulations in East Asia to its refinement and institutional recognition in Europe and beyond. It examines the technical evolution of the medium—its reliance on transparency, pigment chemistry,…
