Description
Book SynopsisAnalytical Archaeometry describes this interesting and challenging field of research - on the border between natural sciences (chemistry, spectroscopy, biology, geology) and humanities (archaeology, (art-)history, conservation sciences). It fills the gap between these two areas whilst focussing on the analytical aspects of this research field. The first part of the book studies the main analytical techniques used in this research field. The second part expands from the different types of materials usually encountered, and the final part is organised around a series of typical research questions. The book is not only focussed on archaeological materials, but is also accessible to a broader lay audience. Overall the book is clearly structured and gives insight into different approaches to the study of analytical providing extensive discussion on a wide range of techniques, materials, questions and applications. Due to the advances in analytical instrumentation and applications in this field, it is important to have all this information merged together. Academics as well as professionals in archaeology, art history, museum labs and conservation science will find this an invaluable reference source ensuring the reader is provided with the latest progress in this research field.
Trade ReviewThe book gives good guidelines on how to select the.most.appropriate techniques, and covers non-destructive and micro-destructive techniques The chapters on different applications, contributed by known experts in eaCh field, are a valuable resource for an archaeometry researcher unfamiliar -with the techniques described. This multi-authored book is also recommended to students studying for masters in chemical science and conservation science. Analytical Archaeometry covers the most common analytical techniques and procedures applied to art and archaeological objects. clearly presenting their advantages and disadvantages. -- Maria Perla Colombini * Anal Bioanal Chern (2013) 405:5635--5636 DOl 10.1007/s00216-013-7008-9 *
Table of ContentsIntroduction; Part I. ANALYTICAL METHODS: Introduction; Methods of Visualisation; Vibrational spectroscopy; X-Ray methods; Nuclear techniques; Methods of separation; Mass spectrometry; Electrochemical techniques; Part II. MATERIALS: Ceramics and enamels; Glass; Stone; Gemstones/minerals; Obsidian; Pigments and dyes; Icons and paintings; Metals / corrosion; Biomaterials; Resins, bitumens, tar, coal; Ivory and bones; Wood; Textiles; Contemporary materials; PART III: QUESTIONS: Identification; Authentication; Technology of production; Provenancing; Dating; Degradation and conservation; Dietary reconstruction; Summary; Index
