The world of paints is diverse and fascinating. It seems simple – just pick a paint you like and start painting. However, paints have their secrets:

• - Pigments can be made from minerals and organic materials, including semi-precious stones and snail slime.
• - The Greek philosopher Plato made a discovery that helped mix two dyes of different colors to create a third color.
• - Purple was once considered the color of aristocrats. It was so expensive that only wealthy families could afford to use the pigment.
• - Different colors can aid in treatment. For example, red helps treat depression and restores vitality, while green relieves stress.
• - Prolonged exposure in a painted room without a good ventilation system can lead to temporary blindness.
• - Did you know that paint dries faster at 70°F (21°C)? At this temperature, the paint flows more evenly and absorbs faster than in colder conditions.
• - Michelangelo took only 4 years to paint the famous ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the 16th century, but its restoration in the late 20th century took 20 years.