Reproducing the Wall Painting of the Abduction of Persephone (Vergina-Macedonia): Conditions and Restrictions for a Successful Archaeological Experiment

Research on the technique of fresco painting in Macedonian tombs of the late classical period, is currently in progress through the experimental reproduction of the mural the Tomb of Persephone in the Grand Tumulus of Vergina. The purpose of the research is to identify the techniques used by ancient...

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Autores principales:	M.I. Stefanakis, A. Vlavogilakis
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Publicado:	EXARC 2014
Materias:	painting wall pigment iron age roman era greece Museums. Collectors and collecting AM1-501 Archaeology CC1-960
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:544278c49e884d61bf8650c473d2de702021-12-01T14:42:31ZReproducing the Wall Painting of the Abduction of Persephone (Vergina-Macedonia): Conditions and Restrictions for a Successful Archaeological Experiment2212-8956https://doaj.org/article/544278c49e884d61bf8650c473d2de702014-02-01T00:00:00Zhttps://exarc.net/ark:/88735/10149https://doaj.org/toc/2212-8956Research on the technique of fresco painting in Macedonian tombs of the late classical period, is currently in progress through the experimental reproduction of the mural the Tomb of Persephone in the Grand Tumulus of Vergina. The purpose of the research is to identify the techniques used by ancient craftspeople, their tools, materials and working conditions, as well as the time required to complete this type of work. Examples of experimental archaeology projects that have taken place in Greece, the conditions and restrictions of this particular experiment and problems arising from this kind of research are presented, while some of the misconceptions about the nature of lime plaster-based wall painting techniques are also pinpointed. The requirements for such an undertaking include a) in situ observation, b) comparison of the artwork with artworks of earlier and later periods, c) the production of reconstructions and graphs, d) comparison of literature from different scientific disciplines, e) numerous experiments, and f) the acquirement of hands-on technical know-how. Demonstrating the approach methodology used in this research, several ways of approaching the actual experience of the ancient craftsman-painter are suggested. Different forms of preparatory work are proposed, including practice with different materials. Finally, two types of supports suitable for large scale lime-based painting are introduced.M.I. StefanakisA. VlavogilakisEXARCarticlepaintingwallpigmentiron ageroman eragreeceMuseums. Collectors and collectingAM1-501ArchaeologyCC1-960ENEXARC Journal, Iss 2014/1 (2014)
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description	Research on the technique of fresco painting in Macedonian tombs of the late classical period, is currently in progress through the experimental reproduction of the mural the Tomb of Persephone in the Grand Tumulus of Vergina. The purpose of the research is to identify the techniques used by ancient craftspeople, their tools, materials and working conditions, as well as the time required to complete this type of work. Examples of experimental archaeology projects that have taken place in Greece, the conditions and restrictions of this particular experiment and problems arising from this kind of research are presented, while some of the misconceptions about the nature of lime plaster-based wall painting techniques are also pinpointed. The requirements for such an undertaking include a) in situ observation, b) comparison of the artwork with artworks of earlier and later periods, c) the production of reconstructions and graphs, d) comparison of literature from different scientific disciplines, e) numerous experiments, and f) the acquirement of hands-on technical know-how. Demonstrating the approach methodology used in this research, several ways of approaching the actual experience of the ancient craftsman-painter are suggested. Different forms of preparatory work are proposed, including practice with different materials. Finally, two types of supports suitable for large scale lime-based painting are introduced.
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title	Reproducing the Wall Painting of the Abduction of Persephone (Vergina-Macedonia): Conditions and Restrictions for a Successful Archaeological Experiment
title_short	Reproducing the Wall Painting of the Abduction of Persephone (Vergina-Macedonia): Conditions and Restrictions for a Successful Archaeological Experiment
title_full	Reproducing the Wall Painting of the Abduction of Persephone (Vergina-Macedonia): Conditions and Restrictions for a Successful Archaeological Experiment
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Reproducing the Wall Painting of the Abduction of Persephone (Vergina-Macedonia): Conditions and Restrictions for a Successful Archaeological Experiment

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