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Minerals transform into art

On Fujian's Wuyi Mountain, the region's distinctive rocks and soils are ground into pigments that capture the spirit of the landscape.

China Daily | Updated: 2025-12-27 10:44
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Before turning powder into paint, there are several steps, from foraging for earth pigments, to grinding and refining with water. CHEN YING/XINHUA

 

Before turning powder into paint, there are several steps, from foraging for earth pigments, to grinding and refining with water. CHEN YING/XINHUA

 

Rocks can display a wide spectrum of colors, from deep reds to subtle grays. CHEN YING/XINHUA
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