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	A photographic analysis method that captures the natural or reflected emission characteristics of infrared radiation. First available in the 1930s, the technique was further developed during WWII for aerial reconnaissance. Infrared photography uses a specially designed film sensitive to infrared radiatuion or a dedicated electronic camera for image capturing. When an object or painting is illuminated with natural or incandescent light, infrared radiation can intereact with not only the surface but also underlying layers. Since the absorption of infrared wavelengths varies for different pigments, the resultant image can help distinguish the pigments that have been used in the painting or underdrawing.		A photographic analysis method that captures the natural or reflected emission characteristics of infrared radiation. First available in the 1930s, the technique was further developed during WWII for aerial reconnaissance. Infrared photography uses a specially designed film sensitive to infrared radiatuion or a dedicated electronic camera for image capturing. When an object or painting is illuminated with natural or incandescent light, infrared radiation can intereact with not only the surface but also underlying layers. Since the absorption of infrared wavelengths varies for different pigments, the resultant image can help distinguish the pigments that have been used in the painting or underdrawing.

	See also [~~http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=false-color%20infrared%20film~~ false-color infrared film].		See also [[false-color infrared film]].

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JLBoutaine at 17:40, 7 August 2013

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	== Description ==		== Description ==

	A photographic analysis method that captures the natural or reflected emission characteristics of infrared radiation. First available in the 1930s, the technique was further developed during WWII for aerial reconnaissance. Infrared photography uses a specially designed ~~heat-~~sensitive ~~film~~ or ~~optical monitor~~ for image capturing. When an object or painting is illuminated with natural or incandescent light, infrared radiation can intereact with not only the surface but also underlying layers. Since the absorption of infrared wavelengths varies for different pigments, the resultant image can help distinguish the pigments that have been used in the painting or underdrawing.		A photographic analysis method that captures the natural or reflected emission characteristics of infrared radiation. First available in the 1930s, the technique was further developed during WWII for aerial reconnaissance. Infrared photography uses a specially designed film sensitive to infrared radiatuion or a dedicated electronic camera for image capturing. When an object or painting is illuminated with natural or incandescent light, infrared radiation can intereact with not only the surface but also underlying layers. Since the absorption of infrared wavelengths varies for different pigments, the resultant image can help distinguish the pigments that have been used in the painting or underdrawing.

	See also [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=false-color%20infrared%20film false-color infrared film].		See also [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=false-color%20infrared%20film false-color infrared film].

	[[Category:Materials database]]		[[Category:Materials database]]

Unknown user at 12:06, 24 July 2013

2013-07-24T12:06:46Z

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== Description ==

A photographic analysis method that captures the natural or reflected emission characteristics of infrared radiation. First available in the 1930s, the technique was further developed during WWII for aerial reconnaissance. Infrared photography uses a specially designed heat-sensitive film or optical monitor for image capturing. When an object or painting is illuminated with natural or incandescent light, infrared radiation can intereact with not only the surface but also underlying layers. Since the absorption of infrared wavelengths varies for different pigments, the resultant image can help distinguish the pigments that have been used in the painting or underdrawing.

See also [http://cameo.mfa.org/materials/fullrecord.asp?name=false-color%20infrared%20film false-color infrared film].

[[Category:Materials database]]