1370
Accession Number
5482
Author
Thomson, Garry; Mills, John S.; Plesters, Joyce
Title Of Article Chaper
The scientific department of the National Gallery
Title Of Journal Book
National Gallery technical bulletin
Pages
18-28
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
The article outlines the background and establishment of the Scientific Department of the National Gallery, London, together with its subsequent development to the present time. Selections are devoted to the current main areas of the department's work. A plan of the department's new premises is shown. -- AATA
Keywords
Laboratory, conservation science; Microscopy, hot stage; Microscopy, fluorescence; Microscopy, microtome; Analysis, micro chemical; Cross-section, painting; Chromatography, vapour phase; Chromatography, medium; Spectroscopy, infrared absorption; Spectroscopy, ultraviolet absorption; Spectroscopy, visible absorption; Colour, measurement; Colour, discolouration; Painting, deterioration light; Painting, analysis; Laboratory, museum; Microscopy, optical; Spectroscopy, emission spark-induced; Laser, probe; Painting, colour change; Spectroscopy, reflectance ICCROM
pub_id
1370