From the early metals to Rodin’s bronzes: are corroded surfaces a great source of informative data?
Dr. Luc Robbiola
CNRS - Toulose
Tuesday, May, 8th
h. 9:30
Room “5.4” (viale Risorgimento 2, Bologna)
Abstract
Patinas of archaeological and historic artefacts are often a source of data, which remains often unexplored. Here this commnication, through different examples will detail some of them from typical examples issued both from archaeological remains as well as modern outdoor statues. This communication aims at understanding the global behaviour of bronze (coppertin alloys) when exposed in natural media such as soil or atmosphere. Recent developments integrating the general corrosion model of bronze since bronze Age up today, as well as new investigating approaches, will be also presented.
Duration: ~55 min