Radiography of Cultural Material

Informationen zum Autor Janet Lang, Andrew Middleton Zusammenfassung 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. 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, Julia Middleton Tum, Tum Julia
• Assisted by: Janet Lang (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.03.2016
• EAN: 9781138142381
• ISBN: 978-1-138-14238-1
• No. of pages: 224
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Cultural history; Museum, historic sites, gallery & art guides, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Care & Restoration, Museology & heritage studies, Museology and heritage studies, Travel guides: museums, historic sites, galleries etc