Micro-CT Scanning for Three-Dimensional Analysis of Pigment Layer Microstructure
The field of conservation has made significant strides with the advent of […]
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Synthetic Ultramarine in 19th Century Academic Paintings: Adoption, Variation, and Stability
The discovery of synthetic ultramarine in 1828 by French chemist Jean-Baptiste Guimet […]
Contact Sensitization to Chromate Pigments: Recognizing and Preventing Occupational Allergic Dermatitis
Occupational skin diseases are a significant concern for conservation workers, particularly due […]
Handheld LIBS for Rapid On-Site Elemental Screening of Heritage Pigments
These analyses not only informed conservation strategies but also contributed to the […]
Carbon Black and Bone Black in East Asian Ink Paintings: Comparative Chemical Analysis
For instance, while carbon black is widely used in both Chinese and […]
Mercury in Conservation Environments: Controlling Exposure When Working With Cinnabar Objects
In the intricate world of art conservation, the safety of conservators is […]
Attenuated Total Reflectance FTIR Mapping for Spatial Binder and Pigment Distribution
By examining the infrared spectra of various layers, conservators can identify differences […]
Naples Yellow in Baroque Oil Paintings: Lead Antimonate and Its Transformation Products
The legacy of Naples yellow pigment continues to captivate art historians and […]
Macro X-Ray Fluorescence Scanning for Full-Scale Pigment Mapping of Large Paintings
By analyzing the elemental distribution, conservators can detect layers beneath the visible […]
Indigo and Woad in Medieval European Manuscripts: Differentiating Two Blue Colorants
By analyzing the origins of pigments used in illuminated manuscripts, researchers can […]