Science and art can come together in surprising ways. This article from the Metropolitan Museum of Art showcases how scientific analyses can tell us more about art that has captivated the world. In this case, the art being examined is The Great Wave/Under the Wave off Kanagawa. Also included in this article is a discussion of wood block prints, as well as talk of a new (at the time) discovery–the color of Prussian Blue.
Article: The Great Wave: Anatomy of an Icon
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