Radiography of Cultural Material
Author:   Julia Tum ,  Janet Lang ,  Andrew Middleton
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   2nd edition
ISBN:  

9780750663472


Pages:   224
Publication Date:   08 August 2005
Format:   Paperback
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Radiography of Cultural Material


Overview

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.

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Author:   Julia Tum ,  Janet Lang ,  Andrew Middleton
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.410kg
ISBN:  

9780750663472


ISBN 10:   0750663472
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   08 August 2005
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

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

Reviews

This book still addresses the particulars of working with a range of materials,including metals, ceramics, paper and paitings, plus dealing with archaeo-human and animal remains. -- Museum News, Jul-Aug 2006


"""This book still addresses the particulars of working with a range of materials,including metals, ceramics, paper and paitings, plus dealing with archaeo-human and animal remains."" -- Museum News, Jul-Aug 2006"


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Janet Lang, Andrew Middleton

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