Radiography of Cultural Material. by LANG, Janet and Andrew Middleton (eds) - 1997

Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.A.: Butterworth-Heinemann, 1997. First Edition . Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket. Color & b/w Photos & Illustrations. Radiography is a versatile technique with many applications to archaeological and art historical artefacts. It can be used to assess the condition of objects before conservation treatment, to gain insight into materials used and methods of construction, and to reveal teh secrets of teh embalmer's art, hidden within mummified remains. The techniques can be applied to materials as diverse as paper, wood, ceramic and metal, as well as to human and other animal remains. Radiographic examination may provide images of objects concealed within a mass of corrosion and may even reveal a previously unknown painting, hidden beneath a later work. All of this can be carried out non-destructively, making radiography an invaluable tool for the study of cultural materials. Name written on inside front cover, otherwise in excellent condition.

Butterworth-Heinemann, 1997-11-19. Hardcover. Very Good. Binding firm, interior clean and unmarked. Cover shiny with light shelf wear. Bottom near spine lightly bumped.