보존과학연구
- Serial No. 24
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- Pages.131-152
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- 2003
A study on the analysis of ancient pigments-Focus on the Buddha pigments at the Ssanggye temple
고대 안료의 성분분석 연구-쌍계사 탱화 안료를 중심으로
- Han, Min-Su (National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage) ;
- Hong, Jong-Ouk (National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage)
- Published : 2003.12.20
Abstract
In ancient times, many kinds of different inorganic pigments were used as colorants for making objects. These pigments are still evidentin well known objects such as Danchung, mural painting and Buddhist painting. This study discusses the results obtained from an analysis of the pigments used on the Buddha pigments. The results can be briefly summarized as below; Firstly, the microcrystalline structures revealed on the cross section of analyzed pigments, samples of which were taken from various parts of Buddha pigments show that different sizes and shapes of pigment particle were used for different purposes such as coloring, toning of the pigments. The arrangement of pigments and their usages are varied according to the owner temples and the place where it was created. Secondly, a result of the analysis on the composition and structure of the pigments shows that the main components in their composition are: Red pigments - Red lead(
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