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Pigments of english medieval wall painting
Helen Howard's Pigments of English Medieval Wall Painting is the first systematic analysis of pigments used in medieval English wall paintings, revealing a more complex and sophisticated painting practice than previously understood. Covering works from major sites such as Canterbury, Westminster,...
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Archaeology and digital communication
An�exploration of how digital media�social platforms, video, games, and more�can enhance public engagement with archaeology. Through case studies, the volume highlights effective strategies for designing and delivering digital experiences, emphasizing collaboration with media professionals and in...
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Hamilton kerr institute bulletin number 5, 2014
This volume is the fifth in what is now to become a regular biennial publication 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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Coinage and history in the seventh century near east no 6
The Syrian Arab-Byzantine coinage has been intensively studied over the last 25 years, perhaps more so than any other Islamic coin series. However, this volume demonstrates new research, new discoveries and new questions.
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Medieval painting in northern europe
A tribute to Unn Plahter�s 70th birthday, this volume explores medieval painting and polychromy in northern Europe. Featuring leading scholars, new technical studies, and rare Scandinavian research in English, it offers essential insight into medieval art, technique, and conservation.
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Mediaeval painters' materials and techniques
We present the first English translation of the Liber diversarum arcium, a 14th-century manuscript offering the most comprehensive surviving guide to medieval painting techniques. Covering tempera, oil, fresco, manuscript illumination, glass, and ceramics, it includes nearly 600 detailed recipes�...
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Paint research in building conservation
A collection of papers highlighting architectural paint research as a vital tool in understanding and conserving historic interiors with a focus on new methodologies, case studies, and practical applications. It is an essential resource for architects, conservators, heritage professionals, and re...
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Early painting in the northern netherlands
This volume, published in association with the Rijksmuseum, investigates the materials and techniques of early Northern Netherlandish paintings in the museum�s collection. Scientists, conservators, and art historians examine 14 works to uncover details about panels, pigments, oils, and methods, l...
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Tricks of the medieval trades
The anonymous�Trinity Encyclopedia�(translated here from Middle English for the first time) is a collection of unusually detailed 14th-century English craft recipes, collected from several individuals and from a number of written sources, for manufacturing pigments, dyeing, preparing skins and fu...
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Scientific research on the sculptural arts of asia
This volume, the third in the Forbes Symposium series, presents scientific research on the sculptural arts of Asia, exploring materials, techniques, and conservation concerns. Case studies include Southeast Asian jade, Chinese bronzes, Mongolian deer stones, and Japanese polychrome sculpture. Thr...
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Pollutants in the museum environment
Pollutants in the Museum Environment explores how environments affect artifacts, detailing pollutant sources, testing methods, material vulnerabilities, and preventive strategies. Essential for architects, curators, conservators, and collections specialists focused on safeguarding cultural heritage.
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The conservation of featherwork from central and south america
Feathers have played major functional and emblematic roles in many cultures. It is important for conservators and curators to realize that featherwork requires a deep understanding of the birds selected, the technical approaches taken toward the manipulation of feathers, and how the condition rel...
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Hand in hand: collaboration in art and conservation
An essay collection that explores the successes and challenges of collaboration in art and conservation, as presented at BAPCR�s Hand in Hand conference. Contributors examine joint approaches to treatment, technical study, and public engagement across paintings from the fifteenth to the twenty-fi...
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The wall paintings of bamiyan, afghanistan
This volume presents groundbreaking research on the Buddhist wall paintings of Bamiyan, Afghanistan, including the earliest known use of oil-based paints, dating to the mid-7th century. Through detailed chemical analysis, the authors uncover materials and techniques that reveal rich cultural exch...
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The british museum technical research bulletin, volume 9
This bulletin, part of an annual series which Archetype Publications publishes in association with the British Museum, offers a forum to show a dynamic behind-the-scenes glimpse of the current work of curators, conservators and scientists conducted on a range of artefacts and materials across the...
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Art of the past
This volume explores the study of historical art techniques through reconstruction and the analysis of written, visual, and material sources. Covering artworks from ancient Mesopotamia to contemporary art, it examines paintings, sculpture, graphic works, glass, and early plastics. Topics include ...
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Die reinigung von malschichtoberfl�chen
Dieses Buch bietet einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Entwicklung geeigneter und kontrollierbarer Reinigungsmethoden f�r gefirnisste und ungefirnisste Malschichtoberfl�chen. Basierend auf praktischer Erfahrung und Fallstudien zu Gem�lden des 19. und 20. Jahrhunderts werden Prinzipien vorgestellt, die si...
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Gilded metals
An exploration of the global history, techniques, and conservation of gilding�from ancient foil and leaf methods to modern electroplating. Covering materials, corrosion, and treatments, it offers insights into both the art and science behind gilded surfaces across cultures and eras.
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Perspectives on the painting technique of jan van eyck
No�lle Streeton challenges the assumption that the Ghent Altarpiece can serve as a universal model for Jan van Eyck�s techniques. She examines other works attributed to van Eyck, his contemporaries, and predecessors, drawing on physical evidence and conservation records to highlight key material ...
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Architectural finishes in the built environment
This essay collection reflects the expanding scope of architectural paint research into broader architectural finishes. Contributions from 14 countries cover topics including historic paint, varnishes, glazes, wallpaper, and finish replication, alongside conservation and restoration practices fro...
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Damascene 'ajami rooms
This richly illustrated volume offers an in-depth exploration of 'Ajami decoration, a refined historical technique used to embellish the interiors of traditional Damascene courtyard houses. Blending stylistic, historical, and technical analysis, the study traces the evolution of this ornate craft...
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Art on paper
This volume brings together 31 papers from a British Museum conference exploring the mounting, storage, and display of works on paper. Contributors examine how specialist mounting protects against physical, chemical, and biological threats, while also shaping public perception. Topics include his...
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The british museum technical research bulletin, volume 1
This bulletin, is the first volume 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 scie...
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European paintings 15th-18th century
This richly illustrated volume brings together papers from the international conference Copying, Replicating & Emulating Paintings in the 15th�18th Century, inspired by the Bosch & Bruegel: Four Paintings Magnified project. Hosted by CATS in Copenhagen, the conference featured contributio...
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Protein facts
A collection of essential guidance for collections managers, conservators, curators, collectors, and students on understanding and preserving materials made from fibrous proteins. Covering a wide range of organic materials�such as leather, silk, ivory, feathers, bone, and hair�it explains the che...
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Conservation science 2007
Papers from the conference held in Milan, Italy 10-11 May 2007.
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Lining paintings
This landmark volume documents the legendary Conference on Comparative Lining Techniques held at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, a pivotal event that transformed the debate around the structural conservation of paintings. Bringing together an international group of practitioners, the con...
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Moving collections
A selection of the papers�from a conference organised by the Norwegian section of the Nordic Conservators Association (NKF-N), focusing on the practical, logistical, and societal impacts of relocating cultural heritage objects. Covering topics such as material responses to climate and vibration, ...
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East asian paintings
John Winter brings together what is known of the material aspects of the paintings of East Asia (China, Japan and Korea), covering the components used, painting structures, certain aspects of painting techniques, and the mechanisms of deterioration. It concentrates on those works in the mainstrea...
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Cennino cennini's il libro dell'arte
This volume offers a new, critically revised translation of Il Libro dell�Arte, deepening our understanding of Cennino Cennini�s life, context, and the artistic practices of 14th-century Italy. Correcting over 400 errors in the earlier Thompson edition, it includes the original Italian text, deta...
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Dyes in history and archaeology 37/40
This volume traces the rich global history of dyes and pigments, from ancient South America and Mesopotamia to 18th-century London and the rise of synthetic dyes. Covering topics from Maya blue to cochineal, it explores dye technologies, trade, and colour's cultural impact. Drawn from DHA group m...
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A changing art
This volume gathers papers from BAPCR�s conference A Changing Art, focusing on the complex and varied painting practices of the 19th century. Contributors explore the evolving materials and techniques of the period, as well as historical and contemporary conservation challenges. Through technical...
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Historical technology, materials and conservation
This volume brings together edited papers from an international conference on scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and microanalysis, showcasing their vital role in the study of art, archaeology, and conservation. Covering a wide range of materials�from Iron Age beads and ivory to paintings and por...
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Metals and mines
With contributions from leading international scholars, the papers highlight the diversity of ancient smelting processes and the growing role of experimental replication in advancing our understanding of early metallurgical practices.
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Hamilton kerr institute bulletin number 8, 2020
This is the eighth volume 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 of the Hamilton Kerr Institute.
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Look after the pennies
This book comprises papers presented at a one-day seminar at the Museum of London, which highlighted change and development in the field of the scientific analysis and conservation of coins. The papers reflect a multi-disciplinary approach to the subject.
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Early metal mining and production
A comprehensive history of the early development of extractive metallurgy, drawing on archaeological evidence, historical texts, laboratory analysis, and experimental replication. Widely regarded as a foundational textbook in the field, it traces the origins of mining and smelting from prehistori...
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Painted altar frontals of norway, 1250 - 1350, volumes 1-3
This lavishly illustrated three-volume set presents a comprehensive study of thirty-one medieval painted altar frontals from Norway, dating from 1250�1350. Combining art historical and scientific analysis, the volumes explore their style, iconography, construction, and painting techniques within ...
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The picture so far
The papers in this volume look back over the people, places and occurrences which shaped the first 50 years of painting conservation practice and development - particularly in the UK and the USA. Thirteen contributors reflect on a variety of topics including: the historic and on-going debates sur...
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Dyes from nature
An exploration of natural dyes derived from plants, algae, fungi, and insects found or cultivated in Northern Europe. Blending botany, chemistry, and practical application, it offers recipes for home dyeing, guidance for textile printing, and insights into industrial use. Richly illustrated, the ...
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The diversity of dyes
This volume showcases the rich and varied history of dyes, drawing on papers from Dyes in History and Archaeology meetings and supported by Abegg-Stiftung. Covering natural and synthetic dyes across centuries and continents�from shellfish purple in Bronze Age Akrotiri to synthetic azo dyes�the bo...
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On the trail of bosch and bruegel
This volume presents a comparative study of four 16th-century paintings of Christ Driving the Traders from the Temple, each attributed to Antwerp but now housed in collections across Europe. Drawing on technical analysis, iconographic study, and provenance research, the book uncovers connections ...
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Mural paintings of the silk road
A collection of essays focusing on mural paintings along the Silk Road. Bringing together scholars and conservators from East and West, the papers explore the artistic styles, techniques, and materials of these murals as vital evidence of cultural exchange across Asia. The volume also addresses t...
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Interactions of water with paintings
Water has long been regarded as a valued tool in conservation,�utilised in the manufacture of materials and harnessed in various forms to suit conservation purposes. Paradoxically, however, it is also a potential agent of deterioration and even disaster. New avenues of research have led many cons...
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Blue pigments
Traces the remarkable history of blue pigments, from rare natural sources like lapis lazuli and azurite to ingenious synthetic creations such as Egyptian blue, Maya blue, Prussian blue, and artificial ultramarine. Highlighting the technical challenges and cultural significance of producing blue, ...
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Current technical challenges in the conservation of paintings
This volume gathers papers from the ICON Paintings Group�s 2014 conference Modern Conservation: What�s New?, addressing the challenges of conserving contemporary artworks. Contributors explore innovative treatments and adaptations of traditional materials to tackle issues such as flaking paints, ...
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Let the material talk
This English edition, published in association with the Doerner Institut, presents groundbreaking interdisciplinary research on Cologne panel painting from 1400 to 1450. Based on a three-year study of nearly 30 works by the Wallraf-Richartz-Museum and Bayerische Staatsgem�ldesammlungen, the volum...
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The invention of pastel painting
The Invention of Pastel Painting explores the sudden emergence of pastel as a painting medium in the late seventeenth century, firmly situating its development within a social and cultural context. Through close visual examination, scientific analysis, and study of historical documents, the autho...
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