17th International Conference on Fundamental and Applied Aspects of Physical Chemistry (Proceedings, Volume II) (2024) [Q-01-P, pp. 695-698]
AUTHOR(S) / AUTOR(I): Bojana Savić
, Jasna Vujin
, Tatjana Tripković
, Jovan Ciganović
, Ivana R. Milošević
, Irena Živković
and Tijana Tomašević-Ilić
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DOI: 10.46793/Phys.Chem24II.695S
ABSTRACT / SAŽETAK:
The 16th-century wall paintings of Monastery Crna Reka in Serbia are visibly deteriorating. Extensive wall degradation causes these frescoes to fall from their original positions and shatter into fragments. To address the proper restoration and conservation procedures, we examine the structure and morphology of the fragments. Micro-Raman spectroscopy and XRF revealed that the blue color on the wall paintings does not originate from blue pigments but results from the layer-by-layer technique of hematite and carbon black pigments by the artist, which, in combination with the mortar, gave a blue color sensation. Cross-sectional profiles and 3D maps obtained by profilometry show the surface morphology of these fragments, and can be consider as guidelines for further understanding of the various aspects of the painting’s creation, monitoring future degradation process, and developing or applying protective coatings for Serbian frescoes.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT / PROJEKAT:
This research was supported by the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia, Grant No 7456, 2D Material-based Tiled Network Films for Heritage Protection-2DHeriPro, the Institute of Physics Belgrade through the Grant by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovations. Authors thank the Institute for the Protection of Cultural Monuments of Serbia for the collaboration. J. C. acknowledge Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia through institutional funding (grant no: 451-03-66/2024-03/200017).
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