The Ten Books on Architecture, 7.10.1

Vitruvius  translated by Joseph Gwilt

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Of Artificial Colours. Of Black.

10I have now to speak of those bodies which, from particular treatment, change their qualities, and acquire the properties of colours; and first, of black, which is much employed in different works, in order that it may be known how it is prepared for use.

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