Alper Akçay Ayça
Faculty of Fine Arts, Atatürk University, Erzurum 25240, Türkiye.
Insects. 2024 Jul 10;15(7):519. doi: 10.3390/insects15070519.
In this compilation, the focus is on the Cochineal insect ( Costa, 1835 (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae)), a creature native to South America that produces a potent natural red pigment known as "carmine". This pigment, utilized for obtaining the color red, has been an integral part of the art world for thousands of years. Indigenous cultures, in particular, have employed the dye extracted from this insect in the creation of textile dyes and paintings. Moreover, the Cochineal insect and its unique pigments have not only supported artistic expression but also captivated and inspired artists. During the Renaissance period, artists preferred the carmine pigment produced by the females of the Cochineal insect for obtaining bright and vivid red tones. This study delves into the history of the Cochineal insect, its role in art, and its perception in the modern world. Famous paintings created with dyes obtained from the Cochineal insect are discussed, exploring how pigments have found a place in the art world and how artists have utilized this extraordinary source to create distinctive works.
在这本汇编中，重点是胭脂虫（科斯塔，1835年（半翅目：仙人掌蚧科）），一种原产于南美洲的生物，它能产生一种名为“胭脂红”的强效天然红色素。这种用于获取红色的色素，数千年来一直是艺术世界不可或缺的一部分。特别是本土文化，在纺织染料和绘画创作中使用了从这种昆虫中提取的染料。此外，胭脂虫及其独特的色素不仅为艺术表达提供了支持，还吸引并启发了艺术家。在文艺复兴时期，艺术家们更喜欢用胭脂虫雌虫产生的胭脂红颜料来获得明亮鲜艳的红色调。本研究深入探讨了胭脂虫的历史、它在艺术中的作用以及在现代世界中的认知。讨论了用从胭脂虫中获得的染料创作的著名绘画，探讨了颜料如何在艺术世界中占有一席之地，以及艺术家如何利用这一非凡来源创作出独特的作品。
