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Center for Art Materials Analysis, Inc. |
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Art Conservation |
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For Conservators, Art Historians, Collectors and Conservations Scientists, the information that can be gained by a scientific analysis of a painting or object is of particular value. An analysis can detect previous conservation treatments and materials. Knowledge of the materials used in previous treatments can minimize the trial and error approach to material removal during the conservation, restoration and stabilization of an object and reduce exposure of artwork to treatments and cleaning agents. Knowledge of the materials an object is made of can also reduce the time required to complete a conservation project.
Using modern analytical techniques we can provide an identification of historic and modern materials. While many conservators are very familiar with historic materials, modern materials present new challenges in conservation because of the large number of materials and the fact that less is known about long term stability of newer synthetic compounds.
Analytical techniques used for characterization of art materials include:
- Light Microscopy for sample preparation, identification and characterization - FTIR Microscopy for identification of materials including organic films, polymers, - Raman Microscopy for identification of pigments, metal oxides, polymers, dyes - Scanning Electron Microscopy for identification of metals, glasses, ceramics, |
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