Archaeometry. Physical Methods for Cultural Heritage

Teachers:

Falcucci, Claudio

Scope:

Diagnostics, preservation and restoration of cultural heritage

SSD:

FIS/07

Code:

10600841

CFU:

Aims:

The aim of the course is to provide basic knowledge about the investigation methodologies used to study materials and artworks processing techniques, as well as for dating of the archaeological heritage products. In detail, rudiments of the main non-destructive techniques will be provided (such as macro-photographs, UV fluorescence, radiography). For the material characterization and the determination of the artwork origins, research methods such as XRF and neutron activation will be discussed. For materials dating, the course will deal with the techniques of thermoluminescence, dendrochronology, radiocarbon (14C) and fission-track.

Course organization:

The course includes a series of lectures, together with practice exercise.

Time:

THU 13‐15; 6/12 13‐15

Classroom:

biblioteca storia romana; 0/1-21/1/2022 AULETTA DI ARCHEOLOGIA

Bibliography:

Cardinali M., De Ruggieri M. B., Falcucci C., Diagnostica artistica. Tracce materiali per la storia dell’arte e per la conservazione, Roma 2002

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