The Zsolnay products are one of the most famous Hungarian ceramics. The architectural
ceramics produced by the Zsolnay Factory were often applied to decorate buildings, mainly …

Nowadays much more attention is being paid to the influence of mankind on our
environment than previously. The expansion of urban conglomerations and the developing …

This study aims to simulate the long-term deterioration of architectural glazes exposed to
open air in a highly polluted urban environment. A laboratory experiment—a 14-day long …

This paper presents recent research results on glazes and ceramic bodies in glazed ceramic
lunette reliefs from the second half of the 16th century. The main objective was to identify …

We have investigated two buildings covered with Zsolnay glazed architectural ceramics in
Budapest (Hungary), one located in the densely built-up area of the city centre with a high …

A selection of materials (stained glasses, lead cames, support elements and putty) from
historical stained glass windows of different periods (13th-19th centuries) have been …

Slate and zinc have traditionally been employed on the roofs of historical heritage as roofing
materials. This is the case of the roof of the Church tower of Saint Mary of Aranda de Duero …

The stained glass windows of the Pavia Carthusian Monastery are an important testimony of
medieval glass making in which a wood-ash flushing component was used. Glass surfaces …

Very few information is available concerning the composition of the atmosphere in the cities
during past periods until Industrial Revolution but also concerning its action on ancient glass …