Centre d'Analyses et de Recherche en Art et Archéologie
Elemental analyses by X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy Conservation students from the Ecole de Condé (Paris) participated in a workshop dedicated to the use and interpretation of elementary analyses by mean of X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF). The artworks analysed during this workshop were: “Mademoiselle de Sens”, (Att. to N. de Largillierre), 18th century, (Museum of Sens)…
The study of historical monuments concerns the study of some decorative art objects (tapestries, sculptures, paintings, etc.) as well the study of the architectural structure (murals, wall sculptures, railings, exterior coatings, etc.). The broad range of techniques available in conservation science can be applied to the study of these historical monuments in a goal of…