The roots of oil painting can be traced back to the fifth century. Back th
(en), Indian a
(nd) Afghan art
(ists) started us
(ing) oils obta
(ined) from nu
(ts) and seeds t
(o) create vib
(rant) colors th
(at) lasted f
(or) a long time. During the European Renaissance in the fifteenth century, oil paintings truly began to flourish. Many legendary artists embraced oil painting as their primary medium. One of the many advantages of oil paints is that they produce vivid colors with unparalleled depth and luminosity.