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Project

The identification of the techniques of medieval and Renaissance wall paintings in the Low Countries - Necessity of this knowledge for cultural heritage management and conservation practice.
Code
01SM2713
Duration
01 February 2014 → 31 March 2015
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Analytical chemistry
  • Humanities and the arts
    • Art studies and sciences
    • Conservation-restoration science
  • Medical and health sciences
    • Pharmaceutical analysis and quality assurance
Keywords
Wall paintings binding media low countries
 
Project description

In this study binding media of approximately 100 samples of about 20 wall paintings’ sites in Low Countries, dated between c. 1300 and 1600, will be identified. The study aims to give a first view on wall paintings’ techniques. The necessity of these results for conservation practice will be underlined.