Metodología para el análisis de la técnica pictórica mural prehispánica

Description:

"The methodology developed for analyzing the Cacaxtla murals begins with in situ observations followed by optical and electron microscopic examination and gas chromatography of small samples. The objective is to better understand the technical aspects of ancient murals in order to develop more effective preservation methods"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 57.

subjects: Antiquities,  Maya mural painting and decoration,  Chromatographic analysis

Places: Tlaxcala (State),  Mexico,  Tlaxcala (Mexico : State),  Cacaxtla Site (Mexico)