The world’s most expensive fine arts are as varied as the tools used to make them, like oil paints and purple pigment made from snails. We traveled the world to discover what makes art so expensive. Our first stop is Japan’s Nara Prefecture, where for over 450 years the company Kobaien has been making some of the world’s most sought-after calligraphy ink. Episodes: 00:00 Intro 00:29 Japanese Calligraphy Ink 12:36 Japanese Calligraphy Brushes 21:39 Tyrian Purple Dye 32:29 Sơn Mài Painting 39:15 Oil Paint 44:47 Kolinsky Sable Brushes 51:12 Bonsai 56:40 Bonsai Scissors 1:07:15 Paint Made From Pollution 1:13:30 Modern Art MORE SO EXPENSIVE VIDEOS: Why Damascus Knives Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Insider Business Why Japanese Calligraphy Ink Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Insider Business Why Bespoke Dress Shoes Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Insider Business https://youtu.
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