Category:Imaging Techniques
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A short video by the Canadian Conservation Institute that presents seven imaging techniques used for object conservation and analysis.
Imaging techniques share distinct characteristics that make them valuable tools for cultural heritage research and conservation:[1]
- Non-destructive: they require no sampling and information is recorded without altering the artifact.
- Preliminary: the insights gained from imaging documentation can guide further, more detailed research questions.
- Local: results are spatially resolved, meaning the information is tied to a specific physical location on the object.
- Complementary: results can be supported and enriched by additional forensic methods or analytical techniques.
Imaging techniques can be grouped by the type of information they provide:
| TYPE OF INFORMATION | IMAGING TECHNIQUES |
|---|---|
| Materials and build-up | Includes techniques that provide information about the materials used in an object and their distribution. They help differentiate between substances based on how they interact with different wavelengths of light. |
| Even illumination ⋅ Reflected infrared (IR) | |
| Morphology | These techniques are used to study the physical form, texture, and surface geometry of an object. They reveal information about its shape, relief, and dimensional properties. |
| 3D Imaging ⋅ Raking light ⋅ Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI) ⋅ Specular illumination | |
| Structure | These methods are used to non-invasively investigate the internal structure of an object, revealing its construction, damage, or hidden components. |
| Transmitted imaging |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Pinna, Daniela, Monica Galeotti, and Rocco Mazzeo, eds. Scientific Examination for the Investigation of Paintings : A Handbook for Conservator-Restorers. Firenze: Centro Di, 2009.
Pages in category "Imaging Techniques"
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