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The list of subject headings below is not exhaustive, however they are representative of controlled vocabulary terms used in the field. Use of these controlled vocabulary terms are best applied when performing an "Advanced Search" or a "Browse" by "Subject" search.
Antiquities - Collection and preservation
Archaeological chemistry
Art - Conservation and restoration
Art Objects - Conservation and restoration
Artists' materials - Microscopy
Ceramics - Analysis
Ceramics - Protection
Chemistry, Analytic - Methodology
Dyes and dyeing - Chemistry
Faience
Firing (Ceramics)
Glazes - Formulae
Marble sculpture - Conservation and restoration
Marble sculpture, Greek - Expertising
Mosaics - Conservation and restoration
Mural painting and decoration
Photographs - Coloring
Photographs - Conservation and restoration
Paint - Analysis
Pigments - Analysis
Sculpture, French - Conservation and restoration
Sculpture, Gothic - Conservation and restoration
When performing keyword searches try the following strategies based upon the topic of interest.
“art conservation science” or “art conservation instrumentation” or “art conservation technical” or “case study + your topic + conservation” or “your topic + conservation science” i.e. “iron gall ink conservation science”
Artworks, Artifacts, Artefact [British], Art objects [avoid searching by ART* [too many false hits]
Color, Colour (British spelling), coloring, colorant, dye, dyeing, pigment* ...
Cobalt blue, Egyptian blue, Prussian blue, [note: blue also means "sad"]
Deteriorat* or Degrad* or Flaking or Chipping or Crazing [term with glazes or lacquers] or Stain*
Conserv* or Preserv* or Cleaning or Cleansing
Restor* or Repair*
Materials and techniques (phrase) OR Materials and technology (phrase)
Ceramic* or Pottery or Raku or Faience or Glaz* or Vases or (paint* and vase*) or Clay fabric
Sculpt* or Metal-work or Copperwork or Metalsmith* or Silversmithing or Silver-plating or Weld* or Electroplating or Stone-cutters or Plastic* moulding or Chromium (aka Chrome) or Aluminum or Stainless steel
Painting* or Over-painted or Oil-painting or Pastel* or Watercolor* or Watercoulor (British spelling) or Painted coffin lids
Jewel*or Amulet* or Gems
Textiles, Fibers, Fibres, Fabrics, Weavings, Clavi, Orbiculi, Tabulae, Garments, Veils, Handkerchiefs, Tapestry
Fresco*, Affresco [Italian], Fresco-secco, a-Secco, Buon fresco, "Mezzo fresco technique", Wall painting*, Painted ceiling*, Secco painting, Lime painting