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Main image: Synthetic pigments were greatly valued for their use in royal pottery and artwork, as seen in this hieroglyphic painting on the interior walls of an ancient Egyptian temple in Dendera. Inset: A specimen of Egyptian Blue, one of the earliest known human-made synthetic pigments.
c. 3200 BCE: The Art of Color – Ancient Synthetic Pigments

Tracing back over 5,000 years, the creation of Egyptian Blue marked the inception of synthetic pigments, showcasing the advanced chemistry and artistic innovation of ancient civilizations