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Integrated pest management for collections
This collection of papers and posters presented at the ICON conference A Pest Odyssey � The Next Generation is evidence that integrated pest management (IPM) has been adopted globally as the accepted strategy within the cultural heritage sector to mitigate the risk posed to our unique collections...
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Woven tapestry
This publication provides a comprehensive framework for conservators to assess condition and determine appropriate treatment strategies for tapestries. It examines historical manufacturing techniques, identifies key agents of deterioration, and reviews current methodologies for cleaning, support,...
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Hamilton kerr institute bulletin number 6, 2016
This volume is the sixth in this biennial series which presents the recent research into the conservation, structure, materials, history etc. of paintings by past and present staff and students (including early career interns) of the Hamilton Kerr Institute.
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Picasso, picabia, ernst
This essay collection presents new research on Picasso, Picabia, and Ernst, artists who redefined 20th-century art through experimentation and international exchange. Based on a Tate Britain symposium, it explores the materials, techniques, and radical reworking of their paintings in the Tate col...
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Textiles and text
An exploration of the dynamic relationship between archival and bibliographic research and the close study of extant textiles and dress. Contributors�including conservators, curators, historians, and scientists�examine how documentary sources inform our understanding of textile production, use, a...
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Unravelling textiles
This comprehensive handbook offers essential guidance for the care and preservation of textile collections. Aimed at curators, conservators, collection managers, and students, it covers textile fibres, production and decoration techniques, and the impact of environmental factors on textile degrad...
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Pigments and power in the andes
This English edition of El Poder de los Colores by Gabriela Siracusano explores the cultural, material, and symbolic roles of colour in Andean colonial painting from the 16th to 18th centuries. Tracing the journey from the making of pigments in workshops to their use in religious and political im...
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Structure, design and technique of the bamiyan buddhist caves
This monograph presents the English edition of the fifth volume of Recent Cultural Heritage Issues in Afghanistan, documenting ongoing international efforts to conserve the Bamiyan site following the destruction of the Giant Buddhas in 2001. Led by Japanese, German, and Italian specialists under ...
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Artists' pigments
This is the fourth volume in the series�Artists' Pigments: A Handbook of their History and Characteristics�published by National Gallery of Art in association with Archetype Publications Ltd.�
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Art of merit
A collection of 28 papers from the 2012 Buddhist Art Forum at The Courtauld Institute, to offer a comprehensive exploration of Buddhist art�its creation, function, conservation, and contemporary relevance. Contributors include art historians, conservators, curators, religious practitioners, and a...
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Contemporary issues in book and paper conservation
The papers in this volume were presented at the Icon Book & Paper Group Third Triennial Conference 2021 entitled Mod Cons: Modern Conservation. Modern Conveniences. Modern Constraints. Topics include: decolonisation; new treatments; educational programmes; business models; sustainability init...
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Microanalysis of parchment
A presentation of cutting-edge sampling techniques and microanalytical, semi-microanalytical, and non-destructive methods for examining historic parchment, focusing on visual, microscopic, chemical, and physical approaches. Drawing on the achievements of the European project 'Methods in the Micro...
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The four seasons tapestries at hatfield house
This is the first full study of the Four Seasons tapestries at Hatfield House, commissioned by Sir John Tracy in the late 16th or early 17th century. Drawing on four continental emblem books, Michael Bath deciphers the tapestries� complex iconography, including 170 Latin-emblemed border images ne...
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Holding it all together
A collection of papers that highlight the importance of understanding original construction and subsequent repairs for both curatorial interpretation and conservation practice. By examining ancient and traditional methods alongside evaluations of modern materials, the book offers insights into th...
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Hamilton kerr institute bulletin number 4, 2013
This volume is the fourth in what is now to become a regular biennial publication which will present the recent research of past and present staff and students (including early career interns) of the Hamilton Kerr Institute in the conservation, structure, materials, history etc. of paintings.
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Ciencia para los restauradores
Este libro es una gu�a que introduce a los restauradores en todas aquellas cuestiones cient�ficas impl�citas tanto en los mecanismos de deterioro que experimentan las obras de arte como en las materiales y m�todos empleados en los diferentes tratamientos de restauraci�n.
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Arab paper
This revised edition of Das Arabische Papier offers an English translation of J. von Karabacek�s seminal study on Arab paper, essential for students, historians, conservators, and anyone interested in the historical development of papermaking.
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Changing pictures
Changing Pictures is the first major study of the discoloration of 15th�17th-century oil paintings. Combining historical texts, technical research, and reconstructed paints, it reveals how ageing pigments and media have altered the original colours, modelling, and illusions intended by old master...
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Preserving vasa
Published in association with the Vasa Museum, this book tells the extraordinary story of the Vasa warship�from its sinking in 1628 to its recovery in 1961 and the decades-long effort to conserve it. It details the challenges of preserving massive volumes of waterlogged wood, the evolving conserv...
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Paintings in the laboratory
This is a celebration of the life and work of Karin Groen (1941�2013), a pioneer in the scientific examination of paintings. Featuring a selection of her most influential articles, it highlights her collaborative approach with conservators and her focus on understanding artists' techniques. Groen...
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Mixing and matching
This volume brings together papers from three specialist workshops on retouching techniques, organised by ICON�s Paintings Group and BAPCR at the Courtauld Institute of Art. Divided into sections on egg tempera, resin-based methods, and retouching complex surfaces, it explores the history, materi...
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Standards in architectural paint research
This volume explores the need for international standardisation in Architectural Paint Research amid increasing global collaboration. Papers from the conference Innovation through Baseline Proficiencies address sampling, analysis and documentation challenges, and propose future frameworks includi...
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Trade in artists' materials
An exploration of the supply, trade, and use of artists� materials in Europe up to 1700, drawing on international, interdisciplinary research from historians, conservators, scientists, and economists. Using diverse sources�pharmacy price lists, customs records, inventories, and court accounts�alo...
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Early indian metallurgy
Groundbreaking research on ancient mining and metallurgy in India, focusing on the sites of Agucha, Dariba, and Zawar in Rajasthan�s Aravalli Hills. Through archaeological surveys and excavations, the authors trace over 3,000 years of technological development, including large-scale silver mining...
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Hamilton kerr institute bulletin no. 9, 2022
This volume is the ninth in this biennial series which presents the recent research into the conservation, structure, materials, history etc. of paintings�carried out�by past and present staff and students of the Hamilton Kerr Institute.
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Dyes in history and archaeology 21
Topics range from the economic impact of medieval woad in Catalonia and Roussillon to the complexities of madder use in Roman and Coptic Egypt. Case studies include pigment use in illuminated manuscripts, Japanese armour, and European paintings, with a focus on both invasive and non-invasive anal...
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Blue paper
Blue Paper investigates the historical significance of blue-hued paper, used in Italy from c.1400-c.1600 for drawing, writing, and printing. Once overlooked due to its perceived low quality, this book applies close visual examination to surviving examples, offering new insights and interpretation...
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For tomorrow
Combining critical and art historical perspectives, this volume offers an in-depth exploration of Alexandru Radvan�s art by examining his reinterpretation of myth through new materials and techniques.�it traces decades of creative output by one of Romania�s leading contemporary artists. For Tomor...
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The british museum technical research bulletin, volume 4
This bulletin, is part of an annual series which Archetype Publications publishes in association with the British Museum. The British Museum Technical Research Bulletin offers a forum to show a dynamic behind-the-scenes glimpse of the current work which curators, conservators and scientists have ...
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Public paintings by edvard munch and his contemporaries
This volume, published in association with the University of Oslo Conservation Studies, explores changes in the appearance of Edvard Munch�s paintings through traditional and advanced scientific analysis. Covering works in major Norwegian collections and public commissions, the papers examine Mun...
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Volatile organic compounds and the conservation of inorganic materials
Alice Boccia Paterakis investigates the impact of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in museums and galleries, focusing on acetic and formic acids emitted by materials like wood, adhesives, and sealants. Drawing on research conducted across museum collections, the author documents the damaging eff...
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Metallurgy and civilisation
A comprehensive overview of current archaeometallurgical research focused on Asia and its broader connections. Covering topics such as early Chinese bronze metallurgy, lost-wax casting, early steel production, and steppe influences on Eastern Zhou metalworking, the papers highlight the significan...
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Studying 18th-century paintings and works of art on paper
Proceedings from the second CATS conference explore 18th-century art and artists� materials, with papers on workshop practice, technical analysis, trade, and the impact of European Art Academies. Topics span painting, drawing, conservation science, and historical source research.
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Hamilton kerr institute bulletin number 7, 2018
This volume is the seventh in this biennial series which presents the recent research into the conservation, structure, materials, history etc. of paintings by past and present staff and students (including early career interns) of the Hamilton Kerr Institute. The articles in the 2018 Bulletin fo...
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Scientific research on the pictorial arts of asia
This volume presents scientific studies of pictorial art across Asia, including Cambodian reliefs, Indian wall paintings, Philippine panels, Japanese temple figures, and numerous works on paper. Emphasis is placed on pigments, techniques, and the central role of paper in East Asian artistic tradi...
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A perfect ground
Maartje Stols-Witlox offers the first in-depth study of historical recipes for preparatory ground layers used by painters in North West Europe between 1550 and 1900. Drawing on artists� manuals and recipe books, she explores materials, techniques, and regional practices, revealing how grounds inf...
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The british museum technical research bulletin, volume 6
This bulletin, is part of an annual series which Archetype Publications publishes in association with the British Museum. The British Museum Technical Research Bulletin offers a forum to show a dynamic behind-the-scenes glimpse of the current work which curators, conservators and scientists have ...
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Colour change in paintings
This collection of papers from the ICON Paintings Group conference Appearance and Reality, explores how colour change affects our perception, interpretation, and conservation of paintings. From old masters to contemporary artists, contributors examine the causes and impact of colour shifts, and h...
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The broad spectrum
A collection of papers from the 1999 Art Institute of Chicago conference on conserving colored media on paper. Topics include pastel, watercolor, ink, modern materials, Asian art, and fading, combining scientific research with art historical insight.
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Plastics
Plastics are now widespread in collections, from functional items to artworks, posing challenges for conservation. This volume from a V&A conference explores current issues in identifying, preserving, and managing plastic-based objects in museums, addressing decay, pollution, display, and tre...
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Setting the scene
An exploration of the rich but often overlooked history of painted cloths in Western art, from the Middle Ages to the present. Once central to religious ceremony, court pageantry, domestic interiors, and scenic design, these versatile and portable works were commonly used but rarely preserved. Th...
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Research on early chinese lacquer buddhas
The first holistic study of Buddhist lacquer sculptures, drawing on scientific, historical, and art historical research. Featuring contributions from diverse disciplines, it explores the techniques, context, and cultural significance of these rare works, dating back to the sixth-century Sui dynas...
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The fabric of images
This volume explores the largely overlooked practice of painting on textile supports in 14th- and 15th-century Europe. Combining art historical and conservation perspectives, it reconstructs original techniques, functions, and displays, establishing a new field of study with implications for cons...
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Modern art
A detailed look at the dynamic and evolving challenges of conserving contemporary art, where new media and materials demand innovative approaches. Featuring ten case studies�including works by Jean Tinguely, Piero Manzoni, and Tony Cragg�this collection explores conservation strategies for plasti...
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Preparation for painting
This volume explores the vital role of ground layers in shaping a painting�s texture, luminosity, and longevity. Topics include materials and techniques, optical properties, terminology, and their impact on conservation decisions. Drawing on technical studies, reconstructions, and historical sour...
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The british museum technical research bulletin, volume 5
This bulletin, is part of an annual series which Archetype Publications publishes in association with the British Museum. The British Museum Technical Research Bulletin offers a forum to show a dynamic behind-the-scenes glimpse of the current work which curators, conservators and scientists have ...
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The future of the 20th century
This is the second in a series of books from the AHRC Research Centre for Textile Conservation and Textile Studies, explores the preservation of modern materials in textiles. Featuring multidisciplinary contributions from artists, curators, anthropologists, scientists, and conservators, it examin...
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Conservation science 2002
The Institute of Conservation Science Conference Papers volume presents 42 fully refereed papers from the 2002 Edinburgh conference celebrating the formation of ICS. Covering preventive conservation, conservation methods, and non-destructive testing, it explores research strategies, risk assessme...
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