Synopsis
This movie "Paint" from the Shell Film Unit traces the history of paint from ancient hands and ancient tools onto cave walls and into modern industrial paints used for anti-corrosive and durability purposes. The film opens with cave art; sticks, bones and minerals used for technique and pigment. Bituminous paint is looked to as an early discovery by Mesopotamians for its strength and durability. The story grows through generations and cultures, from Egyptian art through the religious paintings…
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- Running time
- 25 minutes
