Macrophotography
Macrophotography should not be considered an important investigation technique only when it is combined with other examinations: the possibility of isolating small areas of the work and …
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Infrared photography
The electromagnetic radiation that the human eye perceives is included in a wavelength range between 400 and 750 nanometers approximately. Beyond these limits, radiation …
Infrared reflectography in paintings analysis
Infrared reflectography has established itself as the most effective investigation technique in revealing the presence of preparatory drawings on the ground preparation.
Raking Light
The first step to be taken when examining a painting with the aim of obtaining new information and investigating its state of conservation and technique: the raking light.
Ultraviolet fluorescence
By projecting a beam of UV rays on the surface of a painting we will be able to observe how some parts of it light up while others remain dark. This is due to the phenomenon of …
Craquelure
As soon as the painting is finished, regardless of the technique used, it begins to deteriorate, both due to the action of environmental agents and due to its own intrinsic instability.
ARTEnet è un progetto indipendente di ricerca dedicato allo studio delle tecniche artistiche, della diagnostica e del restauro.
ARTEnet is an independent research project dedicated to the study of artistic techniques, diagnostics and conservation.