The Most Expensive Color in Medieval Times #shorts #ultramarines #history

Why was a simple blue pigment once worth more than gold? We trace the journey of ultramarine from the mines of Afghanistan to the workshops of 1480s Florence. See the labor-intensive process of creating this rare color and learn why it defined the look of Renaissance masterpieces. If you enjoy art history and the science behind ancient materials, you will find this fascinating. Subscribe for more deep dives into the history of art and color.