This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 70606040
Title: The Mysterious Box: Nuclear Science and Art
Contents: The mysterious box -- How old is a painting? -- Who was the artist? -- Other new tools for art authentication -- One mystery solved -- Reading list.
Credits: Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: Describes the scientific methods used to determine the age and authenticity of paintings.
Summary: "The Mysterious Box: Nuclear Science and Art" by Bernard Keisch is an informative scientific publication likely written in the early 1970s. The book explores the intersection of nuclear science and art, particularly focusing on how nuclear technology can be utilized to authenticate artwork and resolve mysteries surrounding art forgery. The topic is highly relevant as it discusses the importance of accurate art identification in the context of historical significance and value. The narrative follows a group of boys who discover a mysterious box on the beach, which contains paintings that may be valuable or even stolen treasures from World War II. As they attempt to uncover the truth behind these paintings, they engage with their father, who explains the scientific methods used for art authentication, including the application of nuclear techniques such as neutron activation analysis and radioactivity testing of pigments. The boys learn that genuine art can be distinguished from forgeries through scientific methods, providing insights into the processes of art evaluation. The book balances educational content with an engaging story, making complex scientific ideas accessible to a younger audience while underscoring the significance of authenticity in the art world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Keisch, Bernard, 1932-
EBook No.: 66082
Published: Aug 18, 2021
Downloads: 108
Language: English
Subject: Painting -- Radiography -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 70606040
Title: The Mysterious Box: Nuclear Science and Art
Contents: The mysterious box -- How old is a painting? -- Who was the artist? -- Other new tools for art authentication -- One mystery solved -- Reading list.
Credits: Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: Describes the scientific methods used to determine the age and authenticity of paintings.
Summary: "The Mysterious Box: Nuclear Science and Art" by Bernard Keisch is an informative scientific publication likely written in the early 1970s. The book explores the intersection of nuclear science and art, particularly focusing on how nuclear technology can be utilized to authenticate artwork and resolve mysteries surrounding art forgery. The topic is highly relevant as it discusses the importance of accurate art identification in the context of historical significance and value. The narrative follows a group of boys who discover a mysterious box on the beach, which contains paintings that may be valuable or even stolen treasures from World War II. As they attempt to uncover the truth behind these paintings, they engage with their father, who explains the scientific methods used for art authentication, including the application of nuclear techniques such as neutron activation analysis and radioactivity testing of pigments. The boys learn that genuine art can be distinguished from forgeries through scientific methods, providing insights into the processes of art evaluation. The book balances educational content with an engaging story, making complex scientific ideas accessible to a younger audience while underscoring the significance of authenticity in the art world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Keisch, Bernard, 1932-
EBook No.: 66082
Published: Aug 18, 2021
Downloads: 108
Language: English
Subject: Painting -- Radiography -- Juvenile literature
LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.