Your friend tells you about his recent trip to the museum and describes paintings that use a bright blue paint pigment that has not faded over time. Further, he explains that the chemical composition of this paint pigment has allowed it to withstand not only natural elements, such as sun and rain, but also chemical solvents and acids. You are eager to see the same paintings and head to the museum the following day. In which exhibit will you MOST likely find these paintings?
Aztec art
Mayan art
Incan art
Olmec art
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The exhibit where you are most likely to find paintings using a bright blue paint pigment that has not faded over time, and is resistant to natural elements and chemical solvents, would be in the Mayan art exhibit. The Mayans were known for their sophistication and advanced knowledge in chemistry, including their use of durable and vibrant pigments in their artwork.
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