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Structural blue coating based on glaze painting

Bleu structurel d’origine non pigmentaire obtenu par la méthode des glacis en peinture


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

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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