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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIwpNKfy4sg Why Japanese Calligraphy Ink Is So Expensive | So Expensive | Insider Business https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSuFSYY-X9w Why Bespoke Dress Shoes Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Insider Business https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV53POhKCvI ------------------------------------------------------ #Art #SoExpensive #InsiderBusiness Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com/ Insider Business on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessinsider Insider Business on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insiderbusiness Insider Business on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/businessinsider Insider Business on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Business_Insider/5319643143 Insider Business on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessinsider 10 Of The World’s Priciest Arts And Art Supplies | So Expensive | Insider Business