Effect of pollution on polychromed ceramic statues

• Published in: Atmospheric environment (1994) Vol. 32; no. 6; pp. 993 - 998
• Main Authors: Pérez-Rodrı́guez, J.L, Maqueda, C, Jiménez de Haro, M.C, Rodrı́guez-Rubio, P
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Elsevier Ltd 01.03.1998; Elsevier Science
• Subjects: alteration; Applied sciences; Building failures (cracks, physical changes, etc.); Buildings. Public works; ceramic crust; Ceramic. Refractories. Terra cotta; Durability. Pathology. Repairing. Maintenance; Exact sciences and technology; Materials; pigments; polluted air; Polychrome analysis; Polychrome analysis; alteration; pigments; polluted air; ceramic crust; Monument; Crust; Color; Construction materials; Impact study; Experimental study; Material weathering; X ray diffraction; Experimental result; Sculpture; Pigments; Air pollution; Chemical composition; Ceramic materials

Pigments of different colours used to polychrome ceramic statues have been characterized using different experimental techniques. The pigments detected in the painting layers belong to the group of natural minerals widely used in antique paintings. The polluted air and the composition of dust and cr...