Ochre: Chemistry in its element
From The chemical breakdown & Chemistry in its element by Chemistry World
December 4, 2020 · 8 min
About this episode
This episode explores the significance of ochre, one of mankind's oldest pigments, in shepherding and its influence on popular music.
How one of mankind's oldest pigments helped shepherds secure their sheep and inspired one of the most popular songs of the twentieth century
People in this episode
Host: Chemistry World
Topics covered
- pigments
- history of art
- shepherding
- music history
- chemistry
Keywords
- ochre
- pigment
- shepherds
- twentieth century
- chemistry
- art history
- music
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Ochre, one of the most popular songs of the twentieth century
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