MAJOR THEMES

 

Analysis Based on Measurements/Evaluations in Archaeology and Art

• Novel methods, trends and developments
• Measurement techniques to uncover mysteries in art
• Radioactive dating methods
• Iconography

Applications to Inorganic and Organic Materials and Objects

• Paintings, pigments and dyes, minerals
• Plaster, stone, ceramic, pottery, glass
• Metals
• Textiles, manuscripts, paper
• Organic residues, biomaterials

Non-Invasive Spectroscopic Research and Analysis

• Non-destructive testing
• Re-constructing the evidence: Novel studies of historical objects
• Non-invasive preservation monitoring, new developments and applications
• Spectroscopic techniques as a conservation treatment tool in art and archaeology

Microarchaeology

• Re-constructing the evidence: Studies in archaeology
• On-site sampling and analysis
• Archaeometry and microanalyses

Authentication vs. Detection of Forgery

• Scientific examination of evidence of manufacture, use and provenance

• Complementary and comparative micro-analytical techniques refining interpretation of the past
• Museology; identifying and determining historical values proving authenticity; validation of reconstruction

Digital Imaging and Computer Science

• Digital applications in conservation of art and archaeology
• Reconstructing the evidence in art and archaeology using advanced digital techniques
• Contactless scanning of objects; morphometric measurements

Ethical Perspectives; Values and Principles at Stake

• Implementation of integrated strategies satisfying conservation code of practice and research code of ethics
• Public display, conservation treatment and scientific research, is it safe? Impact of handling on integrity of cultural heritage
• Measurements and calculations; dealing with margins of error and contamination problems

 

In addition, papers on biblical-related archaeological measurement evaluations and archaeology in the Holy Land are welcome