Physics Methods in Archaeometry
Physics Methods in Archaeometry

Author: Società italiana di fisica

Publisher: IOS Press

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 536

ISBN-13: 9781586034245

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The role of exact sciences in connection with cultural heritage now is well established and a new scientific branch has been generated: Archaeometry. Literally, Archaeometry means measurement on ancient objects. It is a multidisciplinary field of Investigations where the rigorous methods of exact sciences give a fundamental contribution to solving the problems associated with conservation and restoration, as well as to the study itself of the cultural heritage. Archaeometry, as a scientific research field, involves interdisciplinary groups formed by scholars of the humanistic area together with scientists: physicists, chemists, mathematicians, biologists, engineers, etc. The primary justification for the need of involving exact sciences in the field which, in the past, traditionally has been exclusive of Art Historians must no doubt be found in the conservation and restoration activities. The second argument which, in the public opinion, justifies the involvement of science with the world of Art is the confidence that scientific methods are Infallible in unmasking forgeries. But in our opinion the awareness of the central role of scientific methods as a support for philological and

Analytical Archaeometry
Analytical Archaeometry

Author: Howell Edwards

Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

Published: 2016-01-13

Total Pages: 594

ISBN-13: 1782626247

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Analytical 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.

Electrochemical Methods in Archaeometry, Conservation and Restoration
Electrochemical Methods in Archaeometry, Conservation and Restoration

Author: Antonio Doménech-Carbó

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2009-04-15

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 3540928685

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Electrochemistry plays an important role in preserving our cultural heritage. For the first time this has been documented in the present volume. Coverage includes both electrochemical processes such as corrosion and electroanalytical techniques allowing to analyse micro- and nanosamples from works of art or archaeological finds. While this volume is primarily aimed at electrochemists and analytical chemists, it also contains relevant information for conservators, restorers, and archaeologists.

Studies in Archaeometry
Studies in Archaeometry

Author: Mario Ramírez Galán

Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd

Published: 2020-09-03

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 1789697336

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Proceedings of the Archaeometry Symposium at NORM 2019, Portland, Oregon, papers, with case studies in Spain, Canada, Thailand, Lithuania or Russia, address the application of different techniques in archaeology in order to comprehend some aspects during and after excavations, for instance, physics, chemical analysis, remote sensing, LiDAR, etc.

Recent Developments in Archaeometry and Archaeological Methodology in South-Eastern Europe
Recent Developments in Archaeometry and Archaeological Methodology in South-Eastern Europe

Author: Ina Miloglav

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2020-01-21

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 1527545911

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This volume presents papers given at the 3rd and 4th scientific editions of the conference “Methodology and Archaeometry” held in 2015 and 2016 at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Zagreb, Croatia. It covers topics in archaeometry and archaeological methodology, which represent an essential part of collecting and processing data, which defines the validity of archaeological interpretation. Contributions explore non-destructive archaeology (geophysics and field survey), different aspects of artifact analysis, and experimental archaeology. The text brings together new research from scientists from various disciplines based on a range of methodological, analytical and theoretical perspectives, thus providing new insights and approaches, as well as new theoretical and methodological frameworks in contemporary archaeological science.

Proceedings of the 37th International Symposium on Archaeometry, 13th - 16th May 2008, Siena, Italy
Proceedings of the 37th International Symposium on Archaeometry, 13th - 16th May 2008, Siena, Italy

Author: Isabella Turbanti-Memmi

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2011-01-15

Total Pages: 663

ISBN-13: 3642146783

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The book contains the Proceedings of the 37th International Symposium on Archaeometry, 12th May 2008, Siena, Italy. The aim of the Symposium is to promote the development and use of scientific techniques in order to extract archaeological and historical information from cultural heritage and the paleoenvironment. It involves all Natural Sciences and all types of objects and materials related with human activity. Papers deal with the development and/or application of scientific techniques for extracting information related to human activities of the past, including the biological nature of man himself and the environment in which he lived. Topics include: Field Archaeology and Intergrated Site Studies; Archaeo-chronometry including recent developments in Radiocarbon Dating; Human - Environment Interactions including Geoarchaeology, Palaeoclimate studies, Landscape Archaeology, Environmental reconstructions, etc.; Bioarchaeology; Food preparation and consumption in Antiquity; the Technology and Provenance of Stone, Plaster, Pigments;Ceramics, Glazes, Glass and Vitreous Materials, Metals and Metallurgical Ceramics; and Micro/nano diagnostic techniques.

Proceedings of the 4th Symposium of the Hellenic Society for Archaeometry
Proceedings of the 4th Symposium of the Hellenic Society for Archaeometry

Author: Hellēnikē Archaiometrikē Hetaireia. Symposium

Publisher: British Archaeological Reports Oxford Limited

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 714

ISBN-13:

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This large volume contains 86 papers selected from papers given at the 2003 conference. Papers range from the broadly theoretical, to the discussion of specific techniques and to practical examples of their application. Themes include dating, geophysics, geoarchaeology, palaeodiet, palaeoanthropology, material characterisation techniques, ceramics, glass, stone, mortars, metals, painting media, organics and conservation.