The Report

The information obtained from an analysis will be recorded in the form of a report. The length will vary depending on the nature of the project, but will include the following information: 

a) A brief synopsis; 

b) An introduction giving the aim of the project; 

c) A detailed account of what has been found; 

d) The findings will be put into context, and cross referrals will be made to previously examined contemporary surfaces that might assist with an understanding of what has been found; 

e) Any recommendations; 

f) The location of the areas sampled; 

g) Photomicrographs of representative cross sections; 

h) A list of the cross sections made; 

i) Appendices giving further information on the pigments, materials, or techniques that were identified on the project; 

j) A list of references, including a bibliography for further reading.