Laser Cleaning in Conservation: An Introduction - Hardcover

Larson, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0750631171 ISBN 13: 9780750631174

Publisher: Butterworth Architecture, 1662

Synopsis

* First book to be written on this subject area * Describes pioneering work of John Larson and colleagues * Includes chapter on laser cleaning of paintings * In-depth and wide-ranging case studies show methods and results of use of lasers in conservation 'Laser Cleaning in Conservation' is the first book to be written on this subject. The development of the laser as a practical tool has been a significant advance in the refinement of conservation techniques. It is only over the past five years that conservators have begun to realize the full potential of laser technology. The extremely selective cleaning offered by lasers results in very high quality work while minimizing any damage caused.

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About the Author

National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside, Conservation Centre, Liverpool

Edition details

• Publisher: Butterworth Architecture
• Publication date: 1662
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0750631171
• ISBN 13: 9780750631174
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 98
• Editor: Cooper Martin