Molecular and structural archaeology : cosmetic and therapeutic chemicals / edited by Georges Tsoucaris and Janusz Lipkowski.

Format:

Book

Conference/Event

Contributor:

Tsoucaris, Georges.

Lipkowski, Janusz

Sabin W. Colton, Jr., Memorial Fund.

Conference Name:

NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Molecular and Structural Archaeology: Cosmetic and Therapeutic Chemicals (2002 : Erice, Italy)

Series:

NATO science series. Mathematics, physics, and chemistry ; Series II, v. 117.

NATO science series. Series II, Mathematics, physics, and chemistry ; v. 117

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Archaeological chemistry--Congresses.

Archaeological chemistry.

Genre:

Conference papers and proceedings.

Physical Description:

272 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Dordrecht ; Boston : Kluwer Academic Publishers, [2003]

Contents:

Inventing a science of make-up / Ph. Walter 1

Etruscan gold dental appliances / M.J. Becker 11

Preparation and Use of Perfumes and Perfumed Substances in Ancient Egypt / M. El-Shimy 29

Analysis of different materials used in Ancient Egypt / N. Iskander 51

Pigments in Artwork, Cosmetics and Archaeology: The role of Raman Microscopy in their Identification / R.J.H. Clark 53

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Pigment Analysis: King's Yellow and Dragon's Blood from the Winsor and Newton Pigment Box at the Victoria and Albert Museum / L. Burgio, R.J.H. Clark, G. Martin, E. Pantos, M.A. Roberts 61

Multispectral Spectroscopy through Tuneable Multispectral Reflectoscopy between 200 nm and 3500 nm / Y. Chrysoulakis, Chr. Salpistis, G. Karagannis 73

Spectroscopic Techniques for the Investigation of Sicilian Cultural Heritage: two different Applications / S. Galli, G. Barone, V. Crupi, D. Majolino, P. Migliardo, R. Ponterio 85

A Non-Destructive Analysis by Neutron Diffraction inside Make-up Containers Of Ancient Egypt / P. Martinetto, M. Anne, E. Dooryhee, O. Isnard, P. Walter 107

Unveiling the structure of ancient lead pigments. Example of [double left angle bracket]lead white[double right angle bracket] / P. Martinetto, M. Anne, E. Dooryhee, P. Walter, G. Tsoucaris 113

Mossbauer Spectra of two ancient ceramic products from Moldova / C. Turta, S.A. Bobcova, V. Mereacre 119

Chemical Reactivity of Molecular Systems in Media Organized at the Molecular Level / Ch. Amatore 123

Is Supramolecular Organisation a Key Factor for Long Term Preservation? / G. Tsoucaris, L. Bertrand, Ph. Walter 131

Asru, an Ancient Egyptian Temple Chantress: Modern Spectrometric studies as Part of the Manchester Egyptian Mummy Research Project / A.R. David, V. Garner 153

Metal Threads in Historical Textiles / M. Jaro 163

New Synchrotron Radiation-based Imaging Techniques and Archaeology / J. Doucet 179

The Use of Focussed X-Ray Beams for non-Destructive Characterization of Historical Materials / K.H. Janssens, K. Proost, I. De Raedt, E. Bulska, B. Wagner, M. Schreiner 193

Advances in Art and Archaeology Using X-Ray Synchrotron Radiation / E. Dooryhee 201

Microstructure Determined by X-ray Diffraction Peak Profile Analysis: a Fingerprint in Archaeology / T. Ungar, P. Martinetto, G. Ribarik, E. Dooryhee, Ph. Walter, M. Anne 211

Sr-based Molecular Speciation of Archaeomaterials / E. Pantos, N. Salvado, T. Pradell, J. Molera, M. Vendrell, A.D. Smith, I.W. Kirkma, M. Marcus, E. Gliozzo, I. Memmi-Turbanti 221

Recent Achievement and Perspectives in Synchrotron Radiation X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy / J. Purans, S. Benazeth, Ch. Souleau 231

The Emergence of Pathogenic Bacteria and their Impact on Human Civilization: the Case of Plague Bacillus, Yersinia pestis Infectious Diseases and Human Civilization / T. Stepkowski, A.B. Legocki 235

Supramolecular Chemistry, Chirality and ...Archaeology / J. Lipkowski, M. Asztemborska 241

Invisible in Archaeological Ceramics: Research Problems / A. Buko 249

Molecular Characterisation of Materials: a New Challenge for Analytical Chemistry / J.P. Mohen 263.

Notes:

"Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Molecular and Structural Archaeology: Cosmetic and Therapeutic Chemicals, Erice, Sicily, Italy from 23 to 27 May 2002"--T.p. verso.

"Published in cooperation with NATO Scientific Affairs Division."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Sabin W. Colton, Jr., Memorial Fund.

ISBN:

1402014988

OCLC:

52623617