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Description
Our understanding of the daily life of early man depends to a large extent on our knowledge of the materials and manufacturing techniques that were used in the production of ancient artifacts. Such a study applied to surviving objects can also give us unexpected information about the spread of trade and its chronology, and about the transmission and adaptation of techniques among different peoples.
Many books have been written on archaeological methods such as excavation, but the process of technological investigation has been less widely discussed. This book has established itself as the standard introductory account.
Part One treats the raw materials themselves -- everything from clay, glass, metals and stone to wood, fibers, leather, bone, dyes and pigments -- and describes the various methods of working. Part Two outlines the general principles of laboratory examination employed by specialists in the relevant natural
sciences.
Table of Contents
Introduction
CONTENTS
PART I
MATERIALS AND METHODS OF WORKING
1 Pottery
2 Glazes
3 Glass and Enamels
4 Copper and Copper Alloys
5 Iron and Steel
6 Gold, Silver, Lead and Mercury
7 Stone
8 Wood
9 Fibres and Threads
10 Textiles and Baskets
11 Hides and Leather
12 Antler, Bone, Hom and Ivory
13 Dyes, Pigments and Paints
14 Adhesives
15 Some Other Materials
PART II
THE EXAMINATION OF ARTIFACTS
16 General Principles
17 Examination of Stone Artifacts
18 Examination of Pottery and Glasses
19 Examination of Metal Objects
20 Examination of Organic Materials
Bibliography
Index
Product details
| Published | 01 May 2011 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 252 |
| ISBN | 9780715623169 |
| Imprint | Bristol Classical Press |
| Dimensions | 234 x 156 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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