The study of rock art and the analysis of its pigments represent a critical convergence of archaeology, materials science and chemistry. These interdisciplinary investigations not only elucidate the ...

Prior art searches play a critical role in shaping effective scientific intellectual property strategies. This article, originally published by CAS, highlights the importance of thorough analysis to ...

A computer-generated graph of similarities between 34 different painters, reflecting the similarities between the artistic styles of painters as were automatically deduced by the computer. The ...

Digital imaging that includes spectral estimation can overcome limitations of typical digital photography, such as limited color accuracy and constraints to a predefined viewing condition or a ...

Pigments and organic binding media are the two principle components of paint. Whereas pigments impart color to paint, it is the role of the organic binding media to bind together the grains of pigment ...