From Mine to Microscope: Advances in the Study of Ancient Technology - Couverture rigide

Freestone, Ian; Rehren, Thilo

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 184217259X ISBN 13 : 9781842172599

Editeur : Oxbow Books, 2009

Synopsis

These twenty papers dedicated to Mike Tite focus upon the interpretation of ancient artefacts and technologies, particularly through the application of materials analysis. Instruments from the human eye to mass spectrometry provide insights into a range of technologies ranging from classical alum extraction to Bronze Age wall painting, and cover materials as diverse as niello, flint, bronze, glass and ceramic. Ranging chronologically from the Neolithic through to the medieval period, and geographically from Britain to China, these case studies provide a rare overview which will be of value to students, teachers and researchers with an interest in early material culture.

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À propos des auteurs

Ian Freestone is Professor of Archaeological Materials and Technology at University College London where his research is focused on the application of scientific methods to the investigation of artifacts and their interpretation, particularly in the fields of ceramic materials and glass.

Thilo Rehren is Professor for Archaeological Materials and Director of the Science and Technology in Archaeology Research Center, Nicosia, Cyprus. His research focuses on the reconstruction and understanding of the technological processes related to the manufacture of metals, glass, glazes and ceramics.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxbow Books
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 184217259X
• ISBN 13: 9781842172599
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 384
• Éditeur: Shortland Andrew J.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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