Dorrell, Peter G.

Photography in archaeology and conservation / Peter G. Dorrell. - 2nd edi. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1994. - xvii, 266 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. - Cambridge manuals in archaeology. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 257-260) and index.

1. The early days of archaeological photography -- 2. Basic principles and practice -- 3. Equipment -- 4. Lighting by flash -- 5. Photographic materials, processing and printing -- 6. Architecture and standing monuments -- 7. Survey photography -- 8. Site photography -- 9. Principles of object photography -- 10. Principles of close-up photography -- 11. Ultra-violet and infra-red photography -- 12. Photographing finds -- 13. Flat copy -- 14. Preparation of material for publication -- 15. The future.

This book describes the use and methods of photography in field archaeology, surveys, conservation and archaeological laboratories. The second edition considers a number of new materials and types of equipment, particularly the growing use of video and electronic recording systems., This invaluable book examines the use and methods of photography in field archaeology, in surveys, and in conservation and archaeological laboratories. It is of particular value to students of archaeology and conservation, but will also be of interest to laymen interested in these and allied fields.

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Archaeology--Methodology
Photography in archaeology.

CC79.P46 / D67 1994