Unveiling the paint stratigraphy and technique of Roman African polychrome statues

Article Anthropology

What were the colors of the Parthenon? Investigation of the entablature's cornice blocks

Eleni Aggelakopoulou et al.

Summary: This study focuses on the investigation of the remaining paint layers on the west cornice blocks of the Parthenon. Through the use of imaging techniques and laboratory analysis, the researchers identified the pigments used, the techniques employed, and even the presence of beeswax as a binder in the paint layers. This is the first systematic investigation of the Parthenon's ancient polychromy, providing new insights and confirming some information from 19th century sources.

JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE (2022)

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Review Anthropology

Pigments-Lead-based whites, reds, yellows and oranges and their alteration phases

Elisabetta Gliozzo et al.

Summary: This review summarises the current state of research on lead-based pigments, covering their production, trade, use, and potential alteration. It also discusses issues related to the investigation and protection of artworks containing these pigments. The focus is on the mineralogical aspects, describing both the raw materials and degradation products that are mineral phases found in nature. The review examines various minerals and pigments, describing their history, technology, and alteration. Additionally, it provides insight into analytical methods for accurate archaeometric investigations and includes a list of references for further research.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL SCIENCES (2022)

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Article Humanities, Multidisciplinary

Ancient Restoration in Roman Polychromy: Detecting Aesthetic Changes?

Elisabetta Neri et al.

Summary: This article presents new cases of ancient restoration of color from the Roman Imperial Age, showing a shift in the use of color between the 2nd and 4th centuries CE.

HERITAGE (2022)

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Review Anthropology

Pigments - Mercury-based red (cinnabar-vermilion) and white (calomel) and their degradation products

Elisabetta Gliozzo

Summary: This article provides a comprehensive overview of the history, uses, and analytical methods of cinnabar. It covers a wide range of topics from the geographic distribution of cinnabar to its various uses, as well as cinnabar procurement, trade, and production technology.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL SCIENCES (2021)

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Review Anthropology

Pigments-copper-based greens and blues

Silvie Svarcova et al.

Summary: This review discusses the diverse copper-based pigments used in ancient and mediaeval artworks, such as siliceous copper pigments, copper carbonates, copper chlorides, and copper sulphates. It also highlights factors affecting the stability of these pigments in wall paintings and proposes a suitable analytical approach for their proper identification.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL SCIENCES (2021)

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Article Anthropology

Mortars, plasters and pigments-research questions and sampling criteria

Elisabetta Gliozzo et al.

Summary: This paper serves as an introductory contribution in a Topical Collection, focusing on research questions and sampling criteria in mortars, plasters, and pigments studies. It is divided into three parts: clarification of terminological issues and introduction of building archaeology, presentation and discussion of common research questions with case studies, and providing criteria for representative, functional, and suitable selection in sampling.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL SCIENCES (2021)

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Article Archaeology