The History of Red: Cochineal
When archaeologists uncovered the ancient frescoes in the pre-Columbian buildings in Mitla in Oaxaca, they found well-preserved images bursting with bright red color. The early Zapotecs who made those pictures painted them with carmine dye, which they made from the ground-up bodies of the cochineal insect. This talk looks at the history of this dye, and how it shaped the history of the colonization of the Americas.

This program is for age 18 and up.

Registration is encouraged but not required. If you register, you will receive a reminder email.

This program will occur in Pulliam Auditorium, on the 1st floor of Burton Barr Central Library.

Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event. 

¿Necesita alguna adaptación para participar en algún programa, servicio o actividad de Phoenix Public Library? Llame al 602-262-4636, a la línea TTY al 711 o presente una solicitud en persona o por medio de Ask Us por lo menos 14 días hábiles antes del evento.