The Art of the Conservator

Andrew Oddy

ISBN 10: 0714120561 / ISBN 13: 9780714120560

Published by British Museum Press, London, 1992

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Bibliographic Details

Title: The Art of the Conservator

Publisher: British Museum Press, London

Publication Date: 1992

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

Physical description; 192 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. Notes; "Published for the Trustees of the British Museum." Includes bibliographical references and index. Subject; Museum conservation methods. Genres; Bibliography. Illustrated.

From Library Journal:

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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