ADFAS Brisbane: Alchemy and Adventure
Alchemy and Adventure: A History of Exotic Colours and Poisonous Pigments
Before organic chemistry emerged as a science, desirable pigments were often rare, exotic, or poisonous and sourced worldwide. Alchemists prepared deadly King’s Yellow, mysterious Vitriol of Venus and Moorish Gold. Artists kept their paint recipes closely guarded. This lecture tells the stories of alchemy and adventure behind some of our most beautiful and colourful paintings.
Bring a guest.
Refreshments will be provided after each lecture session, morning tea after the morning lecture and wine and cheese after the evening lecture.
Before organic chemistry emerged as a science, desirable pigments were often rare, exotic, or poisonous and sourced worldwide. Alchemists prepared deadly King’s Yellow, mysterious Vitriol of Venus and Moorish Gold. Artists kept their paint recipes closely guarded. This lecture tells the stories of alchemy and adventure behind some of our most beautiful and colourful paintings.
Bring a guest.
Refreshments will be provided after each lecture session, morning tea after the morning lecture and wine and cheese after the evening lecture.
Location and Times
Evening -14 August 2024 7.30 pm, Royal Queensland Art Society (RQAS), 3/162 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane, Qld 4000
Morning - 15 August 2024 10.00 am, State Library of Queensland, Cultural Precinct, Stanley Place, South Brisbane, Qld 4101
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ADFAS Brisbane: Alchemy and Adventure
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