Raking light Photography (RAK)
Raking light photography is a useful method for the examination of works of art and archaeology. It is part of the Technical Photography documentation and allows to detect and document surface features. RAK is used to document retouching and losses in paintings, as well as to study the painting technique, since it makes clear the brush work and the layering of the paints.
Applications in Art examination
Experimental Set up
References
| Publications on Raking light Photography (RAK) |
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| A. Cosentino, M. Gil, M. Ribeiro, R. Di Mauro “Technical Photography for mural paintings: the newly discovered frescoes in Aci Sant’Antonio (Sicily, Italy)” Conservar Património 20, 23–33, 2014. |
Scientific Art Examination – Resources:
Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) – USA
The British Museum – Scientific Research Department – UK
Scientific Research Department – The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA
C2RMF (Centre de Recherche et de Restauration des Musées de France) – France
Rijksmuseum – Science Department – Netherlands
