Description
Imaging now plays a key role in documenting the condition of works, which is bound to change as they are loaned out for exhibitions or restored.
While some imaging methods are used systematically, others are used on a more occasional basis, but all meet certain criteria, in particular the need for an overall assessment and the absence of sampling.
The types of radiation available to professionals, their interaction with the materials that make up the objects and the different techniques used will be discussed here.
All these methods have a cost and must therefore meet specific needs. The conference will provide an inventory of the fields of application of these various approaches, by examining case studies covering all heritage materials.
But are all these approaches enough to answer the many questions facing heritage professionals? Often yes, sometimes no! Additional analytical tests are generally necessary. These will be the subject of a future communication...