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Diagnostic imaging and photo-documentation of archaeological and cultural materials
Summer Course

Course Principal Instructors:
Ioanna Kakoulli, Jose (Yosi) Rodriguez Pozeilov and Ernesto Borrelli

Partners:
  • Cotsen Institute of Archaeology, UCLA
  • ICCROM
  • LACMA

    • In collaboration with
  • Istituto Centrale per il Restauro
    • Duration: 2 weeks (8 -22 June 2007)

    Place: ICCROM, Rome

    Participants: Eleven professionals representing ten countries: Germany, India, Iran, Italy, Malta, Mexico, Rumania, Sweden, USA and Zimbabwe.

    Course Content Overview

    How do we photograph and record an object of cultural and artistic significance? What methods can we use to enhance important details? How can we graphically illustrate significant features and prepare technical data forms of objects? This course aims to provide participants with the opportunity to develop skills in digital photo-documentation and diagnostic imaging.

    Course Objectives

    Through the different teaching and learning modes involved in this course, participants will be able to:
  • Understand the principles of photographic and graphic documentation;
  • Exercise skills in archival digital photography (in the UV/VIS/IR);
  • Be familiar with high-technology recording and documentation methods such as 3D laser scanning and spectral imaging;
  • Exercise observation skills and methodical thinking.


    • Teaching and Learning Strategies

    Various teaching and learning strategies will be introduced in this course. These will include:
  • Introductory lectures;
  • Demos on documentation techniques and methods;
  • Practical sessions on photographic documentation using digital photography and Adobe Photoshop;
  • Discussions;
  • Site visits.


    • Course Contents and Organization

    Session 1 (11 June 2007):
    Introduction to the Course & Lecture and Practicum: Introduction to digital photo-documentation and diagnostic imaging I (Vis light photography)
    Session 1 will introduce the subject of photo-documentation and diagnostic imaging and will provide an outline of the various ways that graphic and photographic documentation supports descriptive documentation. Emphasis will be given to what and how we document archaeological and cultural materials using digital imaging, the creation of visual glossaries and image nomenclature. The practical session will provide a hands-on experience in archival digital photography using colour charts (for image colour editing) and raking light (for topographic details).

    Session 2 (12 June 2007):
    Lecture and Practicum: Methods of Digital Image Processing and Recording
    This session will focus on the processing of digital images. Participants will learn how to use Adobe Photoshop to work with RAW images, how to adjust colour balance and colour correct images, resizing and saving images.

    Session 3 (13 Jun 2007):
    Lecture and Practicum: Introduction to digital photo-documentation and diagnostic imaging II (UV/IR)
    This session will introduce photographic and imaging techniques that provide information not readily visible with naked eye. These will include ultraviolet, infrared and thermal imaging techniques. During the practicum, participants will have the opportunity to practice and develop skills in UV and IR digital photography.

    Session 4 (14 June 2007):
    Lecture and Practicum: Introduction to digital photo-documentation and diagnostic imaging III (Spectral Imaging and Imaging Spectroscopy)
    This session will provide a short overview of the principles, use and applications of spectral imaging (multi-and hyperspectral imaging and imaging spectroscopy). Demos and practical exercises will focus on spectral imaging in the UV/Vis/IR and on Thermal Imaging.

    Session 5 (15 June 2007):
    Site Visit to Formia

    Session 6 (18 June 2007):
    Lecture and Demo: 3D laser scanning
    This session will introduce laser scanning for 3D reconstruction. This technique provides accurate recording and allows the virtual or physical 3D reconstruction of materials. It can also be used as a conservation monitoring tool.

    Sessions 7 and 8 (19 and 20 June 2007):
    Site Visit to Florence and the Opificio delle Pietre Dure

    Session 9 (21 June 2007):
    Course Discussion and Conclusions
    This session is dedicated for a final discussion about the course and to answer any questions that participants may have. Time for the library has also been allocated.

    Session 10 (22 June 2007):
    Certificates and Departure
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