Photography in Archaeology and Conservation
Photography in Archaeology and Conservation
£49.99
GBPIn 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.
- New edition, revised and updated to include new material, particularly the use of video and electronic recording systems
- Based on the courses in photography given at the Institute of Archaeology, University College London
- Provides a general guide to use of photography in archaeology and conservation for students, professionals and the interested amateur
Reviews & endorsements
'… 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
Product details
September 1994Paperback
9780521455541
284 pages
246 × 173 × 19 mm
0.517kg
102 b/w illus.
Available
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.
