Ultra-Violet Rays and Their Use in the Examination of Works of Art

Ultra-Violet Rays and Their Use in the Examination of Works of Art
Author :
Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
Total Pages : 156
Release :
ISBN-10 :
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 ( Downloads)

Synopsis Ultra-Violet Rays and Their Use in the Examination of Works of Art by : James J. Rorimer

This book is the outcome of experiments in the examination of works of art under ultra-violet rays, conducted in the Museum in the late 1920s by James J. Rorimer. One of the first publications to provide an introduction to this method of accessing the condition and age of a work of art, Ultra-Violet Rays and Their Use in the Examination of Works of Art includes images of of several different objects in the Met's collection across cultures and media displayed under ultra-violet light.

Scientific Examination of Art

Scientific Examination of Art
Author :
Publisher : National Academies Press
Total Pages : 254
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780309096256
ISBN-13 : 0309096251
Rating : 4/5 (56 Downloads)

Synopsis Scientific Examination of Art by :

Examines the application of scientific methods to the study and conservation of art and cultural properties. This work addresses scientific topics of broad interest, cutting across the boundaries of traditional disciplines and attracting up to 250 leadingresearchers in the field.

Analytical Chemistry for the Study of Paintings and the Detection of Forgeries

Analytical Chemistry for the Study of Paintings and the Detection of Forgeries
Author :
Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 521
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9783030868659
ISBN-13 : 3030868656
Rating : 4/5 (59 Downloads)

Synopsis Analytical Chemistry for the Study of Paintings and the Detection of Forgeries by : Maria Perla Colombini

Forgeries present a daunting problem to art historians, museums, galleries and curators who face challenges in determining the authenticity of paintings. Recent progress in science has led to the development of new methods for investigating works of art, and can provide new insights into the materials found in paintings. The rise in the value of paintings together with the knowledge and skills of forgers highlights the need to develop reliable scientific procedures to identify fakes. Given the complexity of materials in paintings and the convergence of various disciplines, a methodological approach for nvestigations of paintings is based on art historical, curatorial, aesthetic, technical and scientific evaluation. In this book sophisticated digital and analytical techniques are reviewed for the identification of materials (pigments, binders, varnishes, adhesives) and the physical characteristics of paintings such as brushstrokes, craquelure and canvas weaves. This book presents an updated overview of both non-invasive and micro-invasive techniques that enable the material characterization of paintings. The materials constituting a painting are reviewed, as are ways that changes in materials over time can provide insights into chronology and physical history. State-of the art digital metods including multi and hyper-spectral imaging and computational approaches to data treatment will be presented. Analytical techniques developed and optimized to characterize binders, varnishes, and pigments are reviewed, focusing on materials which can provide information on ageing or provenance. Case studies of applications of synchrotron-based methods and the analysis of paintings are given, as are chapters devoted to legal aspects related to authenticity. Chapter 1 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

Issues in the Conservation of Paintings

Issues in the Conservation of Paintings
Author :
Publisher : Getty Publications
Total Pages : 600
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0892367814
ISBN-13 : 9780892367818
Rating : 4/5 (14 Downloads)

Synopsis Issues in the Conservation of Paintings by : David Bomford

"This volume will be of interest to teachers and students of conservation and art history, as well as to practicing conservators and museum curators, professionals in related disciplines, and others interested in art history and paintings conservation."--BOOK JACKET.

Digital Ultraviolet and Infrared Photography

Digital Ultraviolet and Infrared Photography
Author :
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 356
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781315515076
ISBN-13 : 1315515075
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis Digital Ultraviolet and Infrared Photography by : Adrian Davies

Digital Ultraviolet and Infrared Photography discusses the growing number of applications of ultraviolet and infrared photography. Scientific and technical photographers, such as those engaged in scientific, medical, forensic, and landscape and wildlife photography routinely use ultraviolet and infrared techniques, and these techniques are growing in use in creative photography. This is the first book to address the application and potential for both ultraviolet and infrared photography in both science and art. The author, Adrian Davies, discusses the how-to of ultraviolet and infrared digital recording with a dissection of techniques, camera requirements and camera conversion, a useful appendix of resources and equipment currently available and inspirational image examples throughout. Digital Ultraviolet and Infrared Photography is an essential read for photographers using these tools either professionally or creatively.

Kirk-Othmer Concise Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 2 Volume Set

Kirk-Othmer Concise Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 2 Volume Set
Author :
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 2762
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780470047484
ISBN-13 : 0470047488
Rating : 4/5 (84 Downloads)

Synopsis Kirk-Othmer Concise Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 2 Volume Set by : Kirk-Othmer

This is an easily-accessible two-volume encyclopedia summarizing all the articles in the main volumes Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, Fifth Edition organized alphabetically. Written by prominent scholars from industry, academia, and research institutions, the Encyclopedia presents a wide scope of articles on chemical substances, properties, manufacturing, and uses; on industrial processes, unit operations in chemical engineering; and on fundamentals and scientific subjects related to the field.

Scientific Investigation of Copies, Fakes and Forgeries

Scientific Investigation of Copies, Fakes and Forgeries
Author :
Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 640
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781136436024
ISBN-13 : 1136436022
Rating : 4/5 (24 Downloads)

Synopsis Scientific Investigation of Copies, Fakes and Forgeries by : Paul Craddock

The faking and forgery of works of art and antiquities is probably now more extensive than ever before. The frauds are aided by new technologies, from ink jet printers to epoxy resins, and driven by the astronomic prices realised on the global market. This book aims to provide a comprehensive survey of the subject over a wide range of materials, emphasising how the fakes and forgeries are produced and how they may be detected by technical and scientific examination. The subject is exemplified by numerous case studies, some turning out not to be as conclusive as is sometimes believed. The book is aimed at those likely to have a serious interest in these investigations, be they curator, collector, conservator or scientist. Paul Craddock has recently retired from the Department of Conservation, Documentation and Science at the British Museum, where he was a materials scientist.

Handbook of Fluorescent Gems and Minerals - An Exposition and Catalog of the Fluorescent and Phosphorescent Gems and Minerals, Including the Use of Ultraviolet Light in the Earth Sciences

Handbook of Fluorescent Gems and Minerals - An Exposition and Catalog of the Fluorescent and Phosphorescent Gems and Minerals, Including the Use of Ultraviolet Light in the Earth Sciences
Author :
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Total Pages : 150
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781473382763
ISBN-13 : 1473382769
Rating : 4/5 (63 Downloads)

Synopsis Handbook of Fluorescent Gems and Minerals - An Exposition and Catalog of the Fluorescent and Phosphorescent Gems and Minerals, Including the Use of Ultraviolet Light in the Earth Sciences by : Jack DeMent

This vintage book contains a detailed exposition and catalogue of the fluorescent and phosphorescent gems and minerals, and includes detailed information on the uses of ultraviolet light in the earth sciences. This fascinating and comprehensive handbook is highly recommended for those with an interest in fluorescent minerals, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this volume include: “Introduction to Gemmology”, “Radiation Sources and Technique”, “The Florescent Minerals”, “Appendix One”, “Appendix Two”, and “Abridged Bibliography”. Many antiquarian books such as this are increasingly hard to come by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on gemmology.