Edwards H., Vandenabeele P. (Eds.) Analytical Archaeometry: Selected Topics

The Royal Society of Chemistry, UK, 2012. — 594 p. — ISBN: 1849731624Analytical 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.Analytical Methods
Methods of Visualisation
Vibrational Spectroscopy: Theoretical Basis Relevant to Archaeometry and Archaeological Applications
X-Ray Methods
Radiocarbon Dating
Separation Techniques in Archaeometry
Mass Spectrometry
Electrochemical Techniques
Materials
Pottery, Glass and Enamelled Artefacts: How to Extract Information on their Manufacture Technology, Origin and Age?
Glass
Gemstones and Minerals
Raman Spectroscopic Studies of Obsidian
Pigments and Dyes
Canvas and Panel Paintings: Techniques and Analyses
Corrosion of Ferrous Archaeological and Cultural Heritage Artefacts
Resins and Fossil Resins
Archaeological Ivories: A Challenge for Analytical Raman Spectroscopy
Spectroscopy of Historic Textiles: a Unique 17th Century Bodice
Selected Research Themes
Identification and Authentication
Technology of Production: The Master Potter Áli Muhammad Isfahani: Insights into the Production of Decorative Underglaze Painted Tiles in 19th Century Iran
The Application of Analytical Archaeometry in Underwater Cultural Heritage—A Case Study from Patagonia, Argentina