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Revolutionary Instruments: Lavoisier’s Tools as Objets d’Art
In 1788 Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier and Jacques-Louis David were introduced during a sitting for the illustrious scientist’s portrait.
Al-Kimiya: Notes on Arabic Alchemy
Historians have uncovered evidence of the immense influence of Arabic alchemy—a largely unexplored piece of the alchemical puzzle.
True Blue: DuPont and the Color Revolution
DuPont’s colorists were prophets of the color revolution, guiding corporations and consumers in choosing hues for everything from car fenders to countertops.