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Archive Home > 2008 > April > 26 > Oil-based paints traced to 7th century

Oil-based paints traced to 7th century

By Thomas H. Maugh / The Bulletin
April 26, 2008

The technique of painting in oils was developed in Asia as much as 800 years before it appeared in Europe, according to a new analysis of murals found inside caves at Bamiyan in Afghanistan.

Bamiyan has become notorious because the Taliban blew up two colossal statues of Buddha there in 2001.....

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