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Cover; Raman Spectroscopy in Archaeology and Art History Volume 2; Foreword; Preface; Contents; Chapter 1 -- Analytical Raman Spectroscopy of Inks; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 The Detection of Ancient Inks; 1.2.1 Raman Spectroscopy; 1.3 Case Studies; 1.3.1 The Vinland Map; 1.3.2 The Voynich Manuscript; 1.3.3 The Beato de Valcavado Manuscript; 1.4 Conclusion; References; Chapter 2 -- Raman Spectroscopic Analysis of Romano-British Wall Paintings: A Comparison Between Geographically Different Sites at the Northern Fringe of the Roman Empire; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Experimental |
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2.2.1 Villa Sites and Samples2.2.2 Raman Spectroscopy; 2.3 Results and Discussion; 2.4 Conclusions; References; Chapter 3 -- Evidence of Pentimenti for the Authentication of Paintings: A Challenge for Analytical Science at the Interface with Art History; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 The de Brécy Tondo; 3.3 Historical Provenancing; 3.4 Scientific Analysis; 3.5 Conclusions; References; Chapter 4 -- Dancing on Eggshells: A Holistic Analytical Study of a Ballet Dancer on Regency Porcelain; 4.1 Introduction; 4.1.1 Ballet History; 4.2 The Porcelain Connection |
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4.3 Raman Spectroscopic Analysis of the Spill Vase4.3.1 Raman Spectroscopic Data and Discussion; 4.4 Conclusions; References; Chapter 5 -- Pigments and Colourants; Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 6 -- Micro Raman Spectroscopy of Epipalaeolithic Decorated Pebbles from Arroyo Moreras 2 (Parque Darwin, Madrid); 6.1 Introduction; 6.1.1 Initial Remarks; 6.1.2 Archaeological Background; 6.2 Experimental; 6.3 Results and Discussion; 6.3.1 Pebble C-AM-86; 6.3.2 Pebble C-AM-245; 6.3.3 Pebble C-AM-246; 6.4 Conclusion; Acknowledgements; References |
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Chapter 7 -- Raman Microscopy as a Primary Technique for Identifying Micro-residues Related to Tool-use on Prehistoric Stone Artefacts7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Archaeological Background; 7.3 Experimental Methods; 7.3.1 Sample Preparation; 7.3.2 Raman Analysis; 7.3.3 Cleaning and Analysis Procedures; 7.3.4 Reference Material; 7.4 Results and Discussion; 7.4.1 Sediment; 7.4.2 Experimental Tools; 7.4.3 Archaeological Artefacts; 7.5 Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 8 -- Biological Materials of Significance to Cultural Heritage; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Human Tissue |
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8.2.1 Keratin Proteins8.2.2 Morphological Structure; 8.2.2.1 Hair Fibres; 8.2.2.2 Skin; 8.2.3 Characteristic Raman Spectra of Keratin Proteins; 8.2.4 Mummified Remains; 8.2.4.1 Ötzi; 8.2.4.2 Qilakitsoq Mummies; 8.2.4.3 Chiribayan Mummies; 8.2.4.4 Khnum-Nakht and Nekht-Ankh; 8.2.5 Hair; 8.3 Skeletal Remains; 8.3.1 A Comparison of Ancient and Modern Teeth; 8.3.1.1 Diagenetic Alteration; 8.3.1.1.1 Evaluation of Apatite Diagenesis. Thomas et al. 38 proposed that Raman spectroscopy could be used to non-destructively screen foss ... |
| Summary |
Ten years after the first volume, this book highlights the important contribution Raman spectroscopy makes as a non-destructive method for characterising the chemical composition of objects with archaeological and historical importance. |
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eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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Raman spectroscopy.
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Raman spectroscopy. |
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Archaeology -- Methodology.
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Archaeology -- Methodology. |
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Art -- Expertising.
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Art -- Expertising. |
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Electronic books.
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Vandenabeele, Peter, editor.
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Edwards, Howell G. M., 1943- editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Raman spectroscopy in archaeology and art history. Volume 2. Cambridge : Royal Society of Chemistry, 2018 9781788011389 (OCoLC)1063522986 |
| ISBN |
9781788013475 (electronic book) |
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1788013476 (electronic book) |
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9781788015653 |
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1788015657 |
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9781788011389 |
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1788011384 |
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