Blue by fire: a marker of the technical history of glass and ceramics
Auteur :
Edwards, Howell G. M. / Colomban, Philippe
Éditeur :
Springer International Publishing AG
ISBN :
9783031771217
Date de publication :
28 janv. 2025
Dimensions :
23,5 x 15,5 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Suisse
The use of natural mineral and synthetic blue pigments in antiquity for wall paintings and illuminated manuscript historiation evolved into the most suitable blue pigments for the decoration of glazed and enamelled wares (ceramics, glass and metal) which required a stability at the high temperatures of the kilns used for glazing and firing.