Double Take

From Egyptian Blue to Indigo and Cobalt, from earthly colors to synthetic pigments and manufactured dyes, color is essential to art and design. In Double Takes, join specialists from various fields as they offer differing views on objects with a focus on the color blue. Conversations stimulate thoughts about social context, artistic interpretation, and ever-evolving meanings.
Egyptian Blue/Pigment
The Egyptians developed the first synthetic color from crushed blue glass. Join object conservator Mimi Leveque and Paul Williard, professor of chemistry at Brown University, to explore the rare example of a paintbox containing Egyptian Blue.
Cobalt/Enamel Sunday, Oct. 26, 1-1:45 pm
Indigo/TextileFriday, Nov. 14, 12:15-1 pm
Cobalt/GlazeFriday, Dec. 5, 12:15-1 pm
Double Takes are supported by the Brown RISD Committee on Institutional Collaboration.