An investigation into the micro surface of artworks using alternative lighting techniques

Parraman, Carinna; Tisato, Flavia

Abstract

The objective is to create a micro-environment-an illuminated dome with a constant geometry of illumination-to undertake non invasive observation of the surface topography of artworks. The dome is attached to a stereo-microscope, which is able to gain-at the same time-both colour and texture features of the sample. By using a stereo-microscope, a more detailed observation is possible. Important elements including colour, texture, the morphology of the sample surface, in terms of specular and diffused components of reflected light, can be summarized/condensed in the measure of Bidirectional Texture Function. © 2014 SPIE-IS & T.

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (published)
• Conference Name: 26th annual Symposium on Electronic Imaging, Society for Imaging Science and Technology and SPIE
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2014
• Journal: Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
• Print ISSN: 0277-786X
• Electronic ISSN: 1996-756X
• Publisher: Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 9018
• Series Title: SPIE Proceedings
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2041209
• Keywords: surface topography of artworks, measurement, stereo-microscope, texture, colour
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1434274
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.2041209
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• Additional Information: Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : 26th annual Symposium on Electronic Imaging