Scientific studies consistently show that light exposure—particularly ultraviolet and high-energy wavelengths—induces photodegradation, color fading, and chemical changes in pigments and artwork.
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Effects of UV light on traditional Chinese pigments: a study of Malachite and Azurite in silk paintings
2024 · cited by 0
Paper 3 demonstrates that UV light exposure induces significant transmittance shifts, color changes, and oxidative degradation in pigments.
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Why do "highly stable" pigments still deteriorate? - Clam powder and azurite's mechanisms and laws of photodamage using FTIR and visible reflectance spectroscopy.
2025 · cited by 0
Paper 5 analyzes pigment photosensitivity and establishes that prolonged light exposure leads to photodamage and color degradation in cultural heritage materials.
Discoloration of Historical Plastic Objects: New Insight into the Degradation of β-Naphthol Pigment Lakes.
2021 · cited by 0
Paper 7 investigates the photodiscoloration and fading of organic pigments and colorants caused by light exposure.
Rapid Evaluation of the Debromination Mechanism of Eosin in Oil Paint by Direct Analysis in Real Time and Direct Infusion-Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry.
2019 · cited by 0
Paper 8 highlights that certain colorants and pigments are prone to fading and structural degradation under the influence of light.