Proceedings
Proceedings

Author: American Gas Association. Natural Gas Dept

Publisher:

Published: 1909

Total Pages: 606

ISBN-13:

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Archaeological Chemistry
Archaeological Chemistry

Author: Mary Virginia Orna

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2020-11-24

Total Pages: 519

ISBN-13: 1527562646

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Highlighting its broad, multidisciplinary nature, this volume presents new research and applications in the field of archaeological chemistry, which focuses on the application of chemical techniques to the study of the material remains of the cultures of historical or prehistorical peoples. Consisting of 18 chapters written by a diverse collection of international authors, this volume highlights new research in archaeological chemistry, and shows how the field combines aspects of analytical chemistry, history, archaeology, and materials science. Current efforts to include archaeological chemistry in science education are also presented. As this book utilizes current scientific advances to better understand our past, it will be of broad general interest to the chemical, archaeological, and historical communities.

Conservation and Restoration of Glass
Conservation and Restoration of Glass

Author: Sandra Davison

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2008-05-09

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 1136415513

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Conservation and Restoration of Glass is an in-depth guide to the materials and practices required for the care and preservation of glass objects. It provides thorough coverage of both theoretical and practical aspects of glass conservation. This new edition of Newton and Davison's original book, Conservation of Glass, includes sections on the nature of glass, the historical development and technology of glassmaking, and the deterioration of glass. Professional conservators will welcome the inclusion of recommendations for examination and documentation. Incorporating treatment of both excavated glass and historic and decorative glass, the book provides the knowledge required by conservators and restorers and is invaluable for anyone with glass objects in their care.

CU Century
CU Century

Author: Fred Casotti

Publisher: Original Publications

Published: 1990-01-01

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13: 9780926714908

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The Pigment Compendium
The Pigment Compendium

Author: Nicholas Eastaugh

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 509

ISBN-13: 0750657499

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The Pigment Compendium Dictionary is a comprehensive information source for scientists, art historians, conservators and forensic specialists. Drawn together from extensive analystical research into the physical and chemical properties of pigments, this essential reference to pigment names and synonyms describes the inter-relationship of different names and terms. The Dictionary covers the field worldwide from pre-history to the present day, from rock art to interior decoration, from ethnography to contemporary art. Drawing on hundreds of hard-to-obtain documentary sources as well as modern scientific data each term is discussed in detail, giving both its context and composition. * Comprehensive list of pigment names and synonyms * Pigments used worldwide from pre-history to the present day * Contains information from hundreds of hard-to-obtain documentary sources