A method of determining the objective age of carbon-based materials by measuring the amount of carbon-14, formed when the nitrogen of radiocarbon decays, against an internationally used standard reference. William F Libby is credited with developing the method in 1946. It is used widely in disciplines such as archaeology and other natural sciences to determine the age of biological specimens and artefacts.
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An ornamentation technique in sculpture and the decorative arts, where wood, metal, stone and fabric are embedded with different materials…
The process of trimming extra threads on the reverse side of a brocade after weaving. The term is derived from…
A chemical-based printing method for the production of coloured prints using stone or grained zinc surface plates and grease-based inks.…
In textile production, it is the practice of dyeing a fabric or yarn that has already been dyed.
A needlework technique in embroidery where successive, overlapping stitches produce a corded appearance, resembling the stem of a plant.
A flat-weave tapestry weaving technique where weft yarns are wrapped over four warp threads before being twisted back under the…
A popular form of mid-nineteenth century photography that created and enhanced the illusion of depth in photographs. The technique involves…
A process of creating collages of photographs to create a composite image. It was frequently used in movements such as…