Modern Analytical Methods in Art and Archeology / Edition 1

by Enrico Ciliberto, Giuseppe Spoto

Overview

The use of analytical methods in studies concerning works of art and archaeological artifacts provides essential information on the materials they are made from, including their composition, age, and methods used in their production. This book explains how to use analytical methods to obtain such information.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471293613
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	06/26/2000
Series:	Chemical Analysis: A Series of Monographs on Analytical Chemistry and Its Applications , #219
Pages:	784
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.11(h) x 1.63(d)

About the Author

Enrico Ciliberto and Giuseppe Spoto are the authors of Modern Analytical Methods in Art and Archeology, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Analytical Methods in Art and Archaeology (E. Ciliberto).

Elemental Analysis (R. Hancock).

Atomic Spectroscopy and Spectrometry (S. Young & A.Pollard).

X-Ray Fluorescence (L. Moens, et al.).

Neutron Activation Analysis for Provenance Determination inArchaeology (H. Neff).

Particle-Induced X-Ray Emission (J.-C. Dran, et al.).

Molecular and Structural Analysis (G. Spoto).

Biomolecular Analysis by Organic Mass Spectrometry (R.Evershed).

Biomolecular Methods (R. Cano).

Raman Spectroscopy (F. Cariati & S. Bruni).

Thermal Analysis (M. Odlyha).

UV-VIS-NIR, FT-IR, AND FORS Spectroscopies (M. Bacci).

X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy and Auger Electron Spectroscopy inArt An Archaeology (G. Spoto & E. Ciliberto).

Electron Microscopy and its Application to the Study ofArchaeological Materials and Art Preservation (M. Jose-Yacaman& J. Ascencio).

Isotope Analysis, Dating, and Provenance Methods (G. Wagner).

Radiocarbon Dating (R. Hedges).

Lead Isotope Analyses Applied to Provenance Studies (N. Gale &Z. Stos-Gale).

Luminescence Dating (S. Troja & R. Roberts).

Electron Spin Resonance Dating (R. Grun).

Data Handling and Statistical Analysis (M. Baxter & C.Buck).

Index.

Editorial Reviews

"Scientists...explain how analytical methods are being used tostudy works of art and archaeological artifacts...they discussbasic principles, procedures, and applications." (Reference &Research Book News, November 2001)

From the Publisher

Scientists mostly from Europe but also North America and Australia explain how analytical methods are being used to study works of art and archaeological artifacts, both to provide data about the material that can inform decisions about preservation, and to illuminate historical events and ancient cultures by clarifying the composition of materials used in the past, their age, and the methods used to produce artifacts. They discuss basic principles, procedures, and applications for archaeologists, conservators, and students with a scientific background at the graduate or higher level. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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