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This illustrated manual offers a comprehensive guide to thin-section petrography for cultural heritage materials, focusing on stone and ceramics. It details how polarized light microscopy is used to identify, differentiate, and assess deterioration in artefacts, determine provenance, and interpret fabrication techniques. Featuring key case studies and a thorough review of landmark and recent literature, this essential resource supports conservators, archaeologists, and scientists in the analysis and preservation of architectural, sculptural, and ceramic objects.
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Chandra L. Reedy is a Professor in the Center for Historic Architecture and Design at the University of Delaware where she also holds secondary appointments in Art History and Material Culture Studies, and serves as director of the Laboratory for Analysis of Cultural Materials.
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