dc.contributor.author |
Cardell, C. |
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dc.contributor.author |
Rodriguez-Simón, L. |
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dc.contributor.author |
Guerra, I. |
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dc.contributor.author |
Sanchez-Navas, A. |
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dc.date.available |
2010-07-06T07:44:17Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2009 |
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dc.identifier.other |
10.1111/j.1475-4754.2008.00438.x |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/fulltext/121528873/PDFSTART |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/10514/14029 |
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dc.description |
Artículo publicado en la revista Archaeometry vol. 51, nº4 (2009), p. 637-657 |
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dc.description.abstract |
The pigments, binders and execution techniques used by the Nasrids (1238–1492) to
polychrome carpentry in the Hall of the Mexuar Palace at the Alhambra (Granada, Spain)
were studied using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy with EDX analysis,
selective staining techniques and gas chromatography – mass spectrometry. This pioneering
investigation presents the first results of a research project devoted to filling gaps in the
knowledge of Nasrid art, traditionally approached by stylistic studies. Moreover, it is
essential for the polychromy conservation of the studied artworks, and will help to clarify
historical and painting uncertainties in the Alhambra monument. The palette consists of a
limited range of colours: white (lead-base pigment), red (cinnabar and red lead), blue (lapis
lazuli), black (carbon-based) and false gold (golden tin).
Tempera grassa
was the painting
technique identified. Two types of grounds were used: (i) gypsum in calligraphy decoration
for the false gold technique, and (ii) synthetic minium in geometric drawings in carpentry.
Organic insulating layers of linseed oil were used between paint strata. Artists applied
synthetic minium to protect the wood (
Juglans regia
and conifer) against attack by
xylophages. To lighten the surface darkened by this ground layer, powdered tin was added
to achieve a metallic lustre. |
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dc.language.iso |
en |
en_US |
dc.publisher |
Research Laboratory for Archaeology and the History of Art, University of Oxford |
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dc.relation.ispartofseries |
Archaeometry;Vol. 51, nº 4 |
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dc.subject |
Alhambra |
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dc.subject |
Categorias::Geografía::Al-Andalus |
en_US |
dc.subject |
Categorias::Materias::Carpintería |
en_US |
dc.subject |
Categorias::Materias::Pigmentos |
en_US |
dc.subject |
Alhambra |
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dc.subject |
Mexuar (Alhambra) |
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dc.title |
Analysis of nasrid polychrome carpentry at the Hall of the Mexuar palace, Alhambra complex (Granada, Spain), combining microscopic, chromatographic and spectroscopic methods |
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dc.type |
Article |
en_US |