Photography in Archaeology and Conservation
2nd Edition
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Part of Cambridge Manuals in Archaeology
- Author: Peter G. Dorrell, University College London
- Date Published: May 1995
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- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521455541
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This book describes the use and methods of photography in field archaeology, surveys, conservation and archaeological laboratories. This second edition deals with a number of new materials and types of equipment, particularly the growing use of video and electronic recording systems.
Read more- 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
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"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
See more reviews"...should be essential to every archaeological and conservation library." Michael Corfield, Post-Medieval Archaeology
"Peter Dorrell has provided a very comprehensive book that thoroughly covers the equipment and special techniques for taking professional quality photographs for archaeological projects. The information is very technical but well written....We both recommend this book to those who are ready to improve their photographic techniques." Keith R. Doms and Leslie Rottach
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- Edition: 2nd Edition
- Date Published: May 1995
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521455541
- length: 284 pages
- dimensions: 246 x 173 x 19 mm
- weight: 0.517kg
- contains: 102 b/w illus.
- availability: 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.
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