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Anne Goyer
Artist
Amina Bensalah-Ledoux
Université de Lyon
Davy Carole
Université de Lyon
Cécile Le Luyer
Université de Lyon
Tiphaine Blanchard
Université de Lyon
Isabelle Merdrignac
IFP Energies nouvelles
Isabelle Guibard
IFP Energies nouvelles
Anne Pillonnet
Université de Lyon
Published on 11 December 2019 DOI : 10.21494/ISTE.OP.2019.0423
An art/science collaboration has enabled a contemporary artist to re-discover an age-old technique used by glaze-masters such as Leonardo da Vinci. The process uses dark bitumen, white mineral particles, a brush, and knowledge of drying and laying time to produce intense, structural, blue hues that are mainly due to Rayleigh light scattering. Although these blue hues are mentioned in ancient studio manuscripts, very few are found in actual easel painting masterpieces.
An art/science collaboration has enabled a contemporary artist to re-discover an age-old technique used by glaze-masters such as Leonardo da Vinci. The process uses dark bitumen, white mineral particles, a brush, and knowledge of drying and laying time to produce intense, structural, blue hues that are mainly due to Rayleigh light scattering. Although these blue hues are mentioned in ancient studio manuscripts, very few are found in actual easel painting masterpieces.
Art/Science Glaze oil painting Structural coloration Nanoparticles Rayleigh light scattering
Glaze oil painting Art/Science Structural coloration Nanoparticles Rayleigh light scattering