Why Do Paintings Last Forever — Or Fall Apart in Seconds?

Imagine a cake, some cakes stay fresh for days, while others turn soggy after just one hour. Paintings are like cakes made of colors and materials. If the materials are strong and don't mix up with each other (like oil and water), the painting lasts longer. But if they get confused or wet, it can fall apart in seconds!

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  1. A cake made with strong frosting stays fresh all day.
  2. A painting using red pigment stays bright even after centuries.
  3. Watercolor on paper turns yellow and weak when it gets wet.

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