Radiography of Cultural Material

Informationen zum Autor Janet Lang, Andrew Middleton Klappentext Radiography can be an invaluable tool for the study of a diverse array of cultural materials including metals! ceramics! paper! paintings and human and animal remains. In this book! experts in the field bring to life their experiences with the different materials! describing the techniques that can be employed to discover the stories behind the objects. This second edition! available in paperback for the first time! includes new case studies and images! as well as whole new sections on digital imaging! quality control and animal mummies. Zusammenfassung Radiography can be an invaluable tool for the study of a diverse array of cultural materials including metals, paintings and human and animal remains. This book describes the techniques that can be employed to discover the stories behind the objects. It includes case studies, images, and sections on digital imaging, quality control and more. Inhaltsverzeichnis Radiography: theory; Radiographic images; Metals; Ceramics; X-rays and paper; Paintings; Part I:Clinical radiography and archaeo-human remains; Part II:Animal bones; Applications of radiography in conservation; Restoration! pastiche and fakes; Index

Product details

• Authors: Andrew Middleton, Julia Tum, Tum Julia
• Assisted by: Janet Lang (Editor), Andrew Middleton (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.08.2005
• EAN: 9780750663472
• ISBN: 978-0-7506-6347-2
• No. of pages: 208
• Dimensions: 190 mm x 245 mm x 15 mm
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Humanities, art, music > History > Cultural history; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Care & Restoration, Museology & heritage studies, Museology and heritage studies