Radiography of Cultural Material

Radiography can be an invaluable tool for the study of a diverse array of cultural materials including metals, ceramics, paper, paintings and human and animal remains. In this book, experts in the field bring to life their experiences with the different materials, describing the techniques that can be employed to discover the stories behind the objects. This second edition, available in paperback for the first time, includes new case studies and images, as well as whole new sections on digital imaging, quality control and animal mummies. It is fully updated to include digital imaging techniques. New images and case studies provide further insights into the applications of radiography. Explanation of techniques are used to uncover the hidden secrets of objects.