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Photography in Archaeology and Conservation Peter G. Dorrell (University College London)

Photography in Archaeology and Conservation By Peter G. Dorrell (University College London)

Photography in Archaeology and Conservation by Peter G. Dorrell (University College London)


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This invaluable book examines the use and methods of photography in field archaeology, in surveys, and in conservation and archaeological laboratories. It is of particular value to students of archaeology and conservation, but will also be of interest to laymen interested in these and allied fields.

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Photography in Archaeology and Conservation by Peter G. Dorrell (University College London)

In this revised and updated edition of his 1989 book, Peter Dorrell provides a comprehensive guide to the uses of photography in archaeology. Drawing on thirty-five years of experience, he examines the use of photography in field archaeology, in surveys, in archaeological laboratories, and in conservation. He offers a clear and well-illustrated explanation of the techniques involved, with sections on equipment and materials, survey and site photography, architectural photography, the recording of different types of artifacts, registration and storage, the use of ultra-violet and infra-red, and photography for publication. He also covers the growing use of video and electronic recording systems.

Photography in Archaeology and Conservation Reviews

'... should be essential to every archaeological and conservation library.' Michael Corfield, Post-medieval Archaeology
'This is a useful, comprehensive and up-to-date survey of photography in archaeological areas. It is to be recommended to archaeologists and photographers alike.' Gwil Owen, Antiquity
'For technical photographers this book makes a good read; if you may be associated with an archeaological excavation then its value is increased.' Terry Buchanan, The Photographer
'Most archaeologists are self-taught photographers, often using the wrong equipment and techniques for the job. Peter Dorrell's clear description of equipment and problems should put them straight.' P. L. Drewitt, Antiquaries Journal

Table of Contents

Preface; Preface to the second edition; 1. The early days of archaeological photography; 2. Basic principles and practice; 3. Equipment; 4. Lighting by flash; 5. Photographic materials, processing and printing; 6. Architecture and standing monuments; 7. Survey photography; 8. Site photography; 9. Principles of object photography; 10. Principles of close-up photography; 11. Ultra-violet and infra-red photography; 12. Photographing finds; 13. Flat copy; 14. Preparation of material for publication; 15. The future.

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CIN0521455545G
9780521455541
0521455545
Photography in Archaeology and Conservation by Peter G. Dorrell (University College London)
Used - Good
Paperback
Cambridge University Press
1994-09-29
284
N/A
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