Radiography of Cultural Material [Paperback]

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.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; IndexRadiography 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.USCopyright ? 2005, Janet Lang and Andrew Middleton. All rights reserved