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Through the paintings of the old masters, we showcase how materials science today provides us with a vision of the processes involved in the creation of a work of art: the choice of materials, the painter's skill in handling these materials, and the perception of the finished work.
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Walter, P., de Viguerie, L. Materials science challenges in paintings. Nat. Mater. 17, 106–109 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat5070
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