The manufacture of mineral and lake pigments : $b Containing directions for the manufacture of all artificial artists' and painters' colours, enamel colours, soot and metallic pigments

"The Manufacture of Mineral and Lake Pigments" by Dr. Josef Bersch is a manual from the early 1900's offering a detailed look at how to make pigments for artists and industrial use. The book explores the history of making colors, from ancient people like the Egyptians to more modern chemical methods, and underlines the move from natural to man-made colors and the need for safe, non-poisonous options. The work starts by going back to the long history of color-making and then introduces how chemical concepts and new methods were used, as well as talks about how different pigments are used in both art and everyday life.