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Comparison of binder compositions in Pompeian wall painting styles from Insula Occidentalis

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Title
Comparison of binder compositions in Pompeian wall painting styles from Insula Occidentalis
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BMC Chemistry, November 2014
DOI 10.1186/s13065-014-0065-0
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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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Country Count As %
Unknown 46 100%

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Readers by professional status Count As %
Researcher 9 20%
Student > Ph. D. Student 6 13%
Student > Bachelor 6 13%
Student > Master 4 9%
Professor 3 7%
Other 7 15%
Unknown 11 24%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Chemistry 9 20%
Engineering 5 11%
Materials Science 4 9%
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology 3 7%
Medicine and Dentistry 3 7%
Other 10 22%
Unknown 12 26%