Maya blue

Uncover the secrets of Maya Blue and learn how this ancient pigment was used by the Mayans to create stunning works of art. Discover the history, symbolism, and techniques behind this captivating blue hue.
Mayan music was focused around percussion. There were antlers and sticks used for drumming, on a variety of drums. There were small handheld drums, like turtle shells, types of kettle drums, and standing wooden hand drums also. They made conch shells into trumpets, and used wood, bone, reed, and clay for flutes/whistles. Music was played even during wartime during battle. Art, Clay Bones, Art Storytelling, Maya Blue, Blue Pigment, Ancient Mayan, Cultural Identity, Mural, Blue

Mayan music was focused around percussion. There were antlers and sticks used for drumming, on a variety of drums. There were small handheld drums, like turtle shells, types of kettle drums, and standing wooden hand drums also. They made conch shells into trumpets, and used wood, bone, reed, and clay for flutes/whistles. Music was played even during wartime during battle.

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Christian Cannon
Jackson's Art Supplies on Instagram: "Maya Blue was a bright turquoise-blue pigment that was used across Mesoamerica from around 800 A.D. Modern versions of Maya Blue are found in a few paint ranges and are inspired by what we currently know about the chemistry about the pigment. Learn more about Blue Pigments on our blog - link in bio. Film by the Jackson’s Team at the Jackson’s Studio, London. This film features Evie Hatch, Studio and Materials Specialist at Jackson’s Art Supplies. #mayablue #bluepigments #pigments #artmaterials" Chemistry, Maya Blue, Blue Pigment, Jackson's Art, Bright Turquoise, S Art, Turquoise Blue, Art Materials, Art Supplies

Jackson's Art Supplies on Instagram: "Maya Blue was a bright turquoise-blue pigment that was used across Mesoamerica from around 800 A.D. Modern versions of Maya Blue are found in a few paint ranges and are inspired by what we currently know about the chemistry about the pigment. Learn more about Blue Pigments on our blog - link in bio. Film by the Jackson’s Team at the Jackson’s Studio, London. This film features Evie Hatch, Studio and Materials Specialist at Jackson’s Art Supplies…

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Karin Braamhorst
Jackson's Art Supplies on Instagram: "Maya Blue was a bright turquoise-blue pigment that was used across Mesoamerica from around 800 A.D. Modern versions of Maya Blue are found in a few paint ranges and are inspired by what we currently know about the chemistry about the pigment. Learn more about Blue Pigments on our blog - link in bio.    Film by the Jackson’s Team at the Jackson’s Studio, London. This film features @evie_hatch, Studio and Materials Specialist at Jackson’s Art Supplies.    #mayablue #bluepigments #pigments #artmaterials" Chemistry, Watercolour Painting, Maya Blue, Blue Pigment, Jackson's Art, Bright Turquoise, S Art, Turquoise Blue, Art Materials

Jackson's Art Supplies on Instagram: "Maya Blue was a bright turquoise-blue pigment that was used across Mesoamerica from around 800 A.D. Modern versions of Maya Blue are found in a few paint ranges and are inspired by what we currently know about the chemistry about the pigment. Learn more about Blue Pigments on our blog - link in bio. Film by the Jackson’s Team at the Jackson’s Studio, London. This film features @evie_hatch, Studio and Materials Specialist at Jackson’s Art Supplies. …

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Desirée Isphording
Nature, Maya Blue, Ancient Maya, Earth Pigments, Blue Pigment, Powder Paint, Natural Pigments, Blue Dye, Gel Medium

When we talk about Maya heritage, one of the most important legacies in the Yucatan Peninsula is the "Azul Maya" (Maya Blue), a pigment developed widely by this civilization and used by different Mesoamerican cultures for the decoration of ceramics, textiles and murals, as explained by Romeo de Coss Gómez, researcher attached to the Center

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Yuriko Minaya