A multi-analytical study of rock paintings from Leandro 5 megalithic barrow, North-Western Portugal

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2019

Authors

Oliveira, César (Author) FLUP; Bettencourt, Ana M. S. (Author) Other; Gonçalves, Luís (Author) Other; Alves, M. Isabel Caetano (Author) Other; Ribeiro, André T. (Author) Other; Barbosa, Aléssia (Author) Other; Martín-Seijo, Maria (Author) Other; Ribeiro, Jorge (Author) Other; Guedes, Jorge (Author) Other; Delerue-Matos, Cristina (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Rock Art Research

Vol. 36 No. 2

Pages: 164-172

ISSN: 0813-0426

Publisher: Archaeological Publications

Indexing

Scopus

Scientific classification

CORDIS: Humanities > History > Archaeology

Other information

Abstract (EN): The colourant composition of a northern Portugal megalithic barrow decorated with ‘solar’ motifs was studied using a multi-analytical approach, allowing the characterisation of the painting techniques, pigments and binders. The red pigment was prepared with iron oxide minerals, using vegetal oils as organic additives, while the black pigment was charcoal without any organic additives or binders. The solar motif was first drawn with charcoal and subsequently painted with a red pigment.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific