02588cam a22003373u 4500 66082 UtSlPG 20260610134527.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 70606040 UtSlPG en iso639-1 ND Keisch, Bernard, 1932- The Mysterious Box: Nuclear Science and Art Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-08-18 The mysterious box -- How old is a painting? -- Who was the artist? -- Other new tools for art authentication -- One mystery solved -- Reading list. Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Describes the scientific methods used to determine the age and authenticity of paintings. "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.) Original publication data not identified Painting -- Radiography -- Juvenile literature https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66082 106904 106904