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Although oil remains an important binding medium in artists' paints, today's synthetic resins are being used with increasing frequency. This was true during much of the twentieth century, when artists such as David Alfaro Siqueiros, Jackson Pollock, and Pablo Picasso used commercial orindustrial paints based on synthetic resins. The growing popularity of synthetic resin materials carries important implications for the conservation, preservation, and treatment of modern art.This volume outlines the techniques that are currently employed to analyze the synthetic resins used in modern painting materials, such as pyrolysis-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy, and direct temperature-resolved mass spectrometry. For each technique,results are given for standard samples of the principal classes of synthetic binding media, various pigments and extenders, tube paint formulations, and microscopic paint fragments taken from actual works of art.Primarily intended for… Read More

31 analytical tables help an analyst sort through the methods of analysis.
Very nice and comprehensive discussions on dyestuffs applied in various materials

The book includes detection and determination of the components of paper, with particular attention gicen to nonfibrous additives. Qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis are given as a guide and reference for analysts concerned with the composition, source, properties, and defects in paper and paperboard. Applications of recently developed techniques are emphasized, and comprehensive but concise introductory material is included.

First Volume of 4 volume set that provides an encyclopedic reference for artists pigments.
This volume covers
Indian Yellow, Cobalt Yellow (Aureolin) Barium sulfate (Natural and Synthetic), Cadmium Yellows Red and Oranges, Red Lead and Minium, Green Earth, Zinc White, Chrome yellow and other Chromate Pigments, Lead Antimonate Yellow, and Carmine.
Each chapter covers history, chemistry, uses, and methods of analysis with data for identifying the pigment in a work of art.

Includes information about the pigment vehicle and awareness of permanency in artist palettes. Looks at modern approaches to permanency. New pigments. Factors that affect color change. Descriptions of standard methods of testing for permanency and summary data for a variety of pigments

Second Volume of 4 volume set that provides an encyclopedic reference for artists pigments.
This volume covers
Azurite and Blue Verditer, Ultramarine Blue (Natural and Artificial), Lead White, Lead-Tin Yellow, Smalt, Verdigris and Copper Resinate, Vermilion and Cinnabar, Malachite and Green Verditer, Calcium Carbonate Whites,
Each chapter covers history, chemistry, uses, and methods of analysis with data for identifying the pigment in a work of art.

The object of the book is to make available a ready reference to basic recipes, ancient and modern. The author's work as an art restorer has given her the experience to study problems with paintings and expore the possibilites of different mediums. See photos for contents

The period between the late 16th century and early 19th century saw significant changes in the colors available to painters the particular value of this book is the very detailed examination given to the primary documentary sources of this important. During which the transition from medieval to modern colours took place it thus provides the necessary complement to the work of analytical scientists concerned with the identification of pigments

From Preface - "The numerous inquiries from artists and art students on the subject of the durability of the various materials employed in the fine arts, has encouraged the author to prepare, in detail, technical matter as outlined in his different lectures. The substance of the book is compiled in encyclopedic form, and to facilitate reference, an exhaustive index is appended"

Third Volume of 4 volume set that provides an encyclopedic reference for artists pigments.
This volume covers
Egyptian blue, Orpiment and Realgar, Indigo and Woad, Madder and Alizarin, Gamboge, Vandyke Brown (cassel Earth, Cologne Earth), Prussian Blue, Emerald Green and Scheele's Green, Chromium Oxide Greens. Titanium Dioxide Whites.
Each chapter covers history, chemistry, uses, and methods of analysis with data for identifying the pigment in a work of art.

Book describes the use of forenics methods of analyzing artwork and then provides examples in paintings, ceramics and metal objects.
Ex libro

This volume deals with objects of silver, bronze, other metals, prints, books, clocks, walking sticks, stones, gemstones, amber, enamel, dolls, fans, and musical instruments

With this guide to detecting fakes you will always have a trusted expert by your side when you shop for antiques or visit exhibitions or fairs ready to provide you with clear and straightforward answers as to the authenticity and originality of the items that arouse your interest.

This volume deals with Excavated art from Europe Asia and America as well as Asian and African art