University of Delaware
Arts and Sciences
Art Conservation
  • CARING FOR FAMILY TREASURES
    • Attics and Basements and Closets, Oh My! Caring for Family Treasures
    • Attics and Basements and Closets, Oh My! Part 2: Family Albums
    • Attics and Basements and Closets, Oh My! Part 4: Library Collections
    • Attics and Basements and Closets, Oh My! Part 3: Works on Paper
    • Attics and Basements and Closets, Oh My! Part 5: Pests and Preventive Conservation
    • Attics and Basements and Closets, Oh My! Part 6: Water Emergencies and Salvage
    • Attics and Basements and Closets, Oh My! Part 7: Rugs and Carpets
    • Attics and Basements and Closets, Oh My! Part 8: Upholstery
    • Attics and Basements and Closets, Oh My! Part 9: Small Needleworks
    • Attics and Basements and Closets, Oh My! Part 10: Quilts and Bedspreads
    • Attics and Basements and Closets, Oh My! Part 11: Clothing
    • Attics and Basements and Closets, Oh My! Part 12: Ceramics
    • Attics and Basements and Closets, Oh My! Part 13: Basketry
    • Attics and Basements and Closets, Oh My! Part 14: Glassware
    • Attics and Basements and Closets, Oh My! Part 15: Metal Jewelry
    • Attics and Basements and Closets, Oh My! Part 16: Plastics
    • Attics and Basements and Closets, Oh My! Part 17: Paintings
    • Attics and Basements and Closets, Oh My! Part 18: Furniture
    • Attics and Basements and Closets, Oh My! Part 19: Gilded Frames
    • Attics and Basements and Closets, Oh My! Part 20: Musical Instruments
  • KRESS
    • Painting Reconstructions
    • Virtual Painting Reconstructions
    • Historical Materials/Techniques
    • Examination Methods and Scientific Terms
    • Educational Materials
      • Additional References
      • Projects for K-12
      • Technical Art History in the Museum
      • Undergraduate / Graduate Level
    • About the Kress Reconstruction Project
    • Acknowledgements
  • JOBS & INTERNSHIPS
    • Jobs
    • Internships
  • PREVENTATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
  • DEPARTMENT PROJECTS
  • KRESS
    • PAINTING RECONSTRUCTIONS
    • VIRTUAL PAINTING RECONSTRUCTIONS
    • HISTORICAL MATERIALS/TECHNIQUES
    • EXAMINATION METHODS AND SCIENTIFIC TERMS
    • EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
      • TECHNICAL ART HISTORY IN THE MUSEUM
      • UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE LEVEL
      • PROJECTS FOR K-12
      • ADDITIONAL REFERENCES
    • ABOUT THE KRESS RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
    • ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

EXAMINATION METHODS AND SCIENTIFIC TERMS

X-RADIOGRAPHY

INFRARED REFLECTOGRAPHY

ULTRAVIOLET ILLUMINATION

X-RAY FLUORESCENCE

CROSS-SECTIONAL MICROSCOPY

OTHER TECHNICAL TERMS

The Department of Art Conservation
303 Old College
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 19716, USA
Phone: 302-831-3489
[email protected]

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