Ceramic glazes from Gaudi¿s Modernisme Architecture: Non-destructive study of tiles from Casa Vicens

Abstract

The aim of the present work is focused on identifying the composition of the body ceramic pieces and the characterization the glazes, approaching to their production techniques and the process they were decorated. The complete characterization of the materials used in Cultural Heritage monuments is a crucial step, enabling to make decisions about restoration and preventive conservation methods. We mainly used non-invasive instrumentation, such as >in-situ> and laboratory Energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffraction, SEM/EDX and optical microscopy.