The Cutting Edge: Conversations in epigraphy Squeeze-making and capturing the inscribed surface
- Event type
- Research Training
- Event dates
- Contact
- valerie.james@sas.ac.uk 020 7862 8716
Benet Salway (UCL), Abigail Graham and Gabriel Bodard (ICS)
In the field of epigraphy, the peculiar term ‘squeeze’ (in English) refers to the durable and highly portable impressions of inscriptions on stone that were used by scholars of the past to facilitate the reading of texts. This session will demonstrate the technique and give participants the opportunity to make their own squeeze impression of genuine antique Roman epitaphs in UCL’s teaching collection. We shall discuss the history of squeezing, and consider practical issues including equipment, conservation, and comparisons with other imaging techniques including photography, illustration and 3D scanning.
Venue: Room B.30
25 Gordon Square
History Department
University College London
WC1H 0AG
Note: Entrance to venue is at ground level at the rear of the building, accessible from UCL's Gordon Street entrance.
Advance booking is essential.
