Title |
Comparison of binder compositions in Pompeian wall painting styles from Insula Occidentalis
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Published in |
BMC Chemistry, November 2014
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DOI | 10.1186/s13065-014-0065-0 |
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Authors |
Monica Gelzo, Mario Grimaldi, Alessandro Vergara, Valeria Severino, Angela Chambery, Antonio Dello Russo, Ciro Piccioli, Gaetano Corso, Paolo Arcari |
Abstract |
Although the pigment composition of Pompeian wall paintings has been the object of several studies, a comprehensive characterization of paint binder components is still lacking. This work aimed investigated at a molecular level the binder composition differences among wall paintings belonging to different periods of Pompeii's history. Analytical investigations were performed on representative samples of the first, second, third, and fourth painting styles excavated from the house of Marcus Fabius Rufus (Insula Occidentalis). The application of sensitive experimental methodologies was complemented by historical knowledge to gain insight in painting techniques and materials used by Pompeian artists. |
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