Bright Light: Microspectrofluorimetry for the Characterization of Lake Pigments and Dyes in Works of Art

摘要

Color is an important component in the perception ofnbeauty and in an artist’s original intent when creating anwork. Better conservation of our cultural heritage requiresndetailed knowledge of artwork materials and the complex evo-nlution they have endured over time. Organic dyes have beennused from ancient times, and their characterization is a chal-nlenge that has been successfully addressed over the past fewnyears by the development of advanced techniques, such asnmicrospectrofluorimetry.