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Experts directly involved in the conservation of 11 important works of art made of different materials including metals, wood, glass, ceramics, and textiles describe the problems they faced and the methods they used to overcome them. The introduction outlines the development of modern conservation techniques and current research, as well as discussing changing attitudes to conservation and restoration and the ethical questions involved. With 113 b&w and 58 color illustrations. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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For as long as artworks have been created, humans and nature have seemingly conspired to destroy them. Because of age or abuse, all art objects eventually need to be reparied, restored, or conserved. These three techniques may seem confusingly similar to lay readers, but they differ greatly in purpose and method. In his introduction, Oddy clarifies these terms and describes various methods of repair, restoration, and conservation, explaining the rationale behind them. He also discusses such common causes of damage as pests, atmospheric conditions, and vandalism and the treatment needed to remedy the damage. Subsequent chapters by British and Italian conservators give the case histories of various objects--vases, statues, frescoes, an iron helmet, silver bowls, a drawing on paper, a painting, and a tapestry--with photographs and diagrams documenting each stage in their conservation. Recommended for specialized libraries in the arts and museum studies, as well as public libraries.
- Margarete Gross, Chicago P.L.
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- PublisherSmithsonian Inst Pr
- Publication date1992
- ISBN 10 1560982292
- ISBN 13 9781560982296
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages192
- EditorOddy W. A., Oddy Andrew
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