Naturally occurring minerals or their synthetic analogues have been important as pigments
used in artistic and cosmetic contexts in global antiquity. The analysis and identification of …

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 …

Pigments Checker is a collection of swatches of historical and modern pigments that offers
art professionals, conservation scientists, conservators and fine art photographers, a tool to …

Dyes are among the most significant components in works of art and archaeological
findings. In the scientific examination of historical artefacts, the identification of natural …

Surface‐enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) is a powerful technique for the detection of
natural dyes found in archeological and historical textiles, in paintings, and in other works of …

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This paper presents the development of a Fiber Optics Reflectance Spectra (FORS)
database of 54 historical pigments commonly used in art work. The database is available on …

Maya Blue pigment, used in pre-Colombian America by the ancient Mayas, is a complex
between the clay palygorskite and the indigo dye. The pigment can be manufactured by …

The ancient Maya combined skills in organic chemistry and mineralogy to create an
important technology–the first permanent organic pigment. The unique color and stability of …

Confirmatory, nondestructive, and noninvasive identification of colorants in situ is of critical
importance for the understanding of historical context and for the long-term preservation of …