This review summarises the state-of-the-art of lead-based pigment studies, addressing their
production, trade, use and possible alteration. Other issues, such as those related to the …

This article summarises the history of cinnabar, from its first uses in burials to modern oils on
canvas. After a brief introduction on mercury and contamination issues, the article gets to the …

Natural Fe-bearing ochres ranging in color from yellow to deep red and brown abound on
earth's crust. Quite often, ochres can be used for pigmenting purposes upon little or no …

Mortars are heterogeneous building materials whose raw materials, manufacturing
processes and application conditions have evolved continuously throughout history. The fact …

The present contribution deals with the use of organic colourants in wall paintings,
polychrome pottery and painted stone artworks, ie painted artworks on inorganic supports …

This paper offers a broad and critical overview of current discussions on the potential uses
and the characterization of pigments in prehistory, with a special focus on prehistoric rock …

Since antiquity, various copper-containing substances have been used as green and blue
pigments. Their exceptional diversity, reflecting their various chemical and phase …

This review offers an update on arsenic-bearing minerals and pigments with the aim of
serving as a guide for the study of Cultural Heritage materials in which these materials can …

The use of mortars and plasters has been widespread in many cultures for thousands of
years and these materials are found in the vast majority of built cultural heritage. They play a …

This paper examines the role of mortars and plasters in the construction process during the
Roman period and seeks to elucidate the chaîne opératoire from the production of the main …