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Art, conservation and authenticities
Focusing on conservation 'flashpoints'—from paintings and drawings to installations, performance, and historic interiors—the papers examine the complex and contested nature of authenticity in art. Exploring the interplay between material, concept, and context, contributors challenge the singular ...
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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
Picasso, Picabia and Ernst were what might be described as true Europeans, settled in Paris but with origins in other European countries, bringing their own culture and experience to the melting pot of the avant-garde which was Paris in the early 20th century. Part of an exciting atmosphere of ar...
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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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Pigments and power in the andes
This book is the result of a study of cultural practices related to the uses of colouring materials in the South American Andean region during the colonial period (sixteenth–eighteenth centuries) and their 'powerful' presence in the images of the conquest. It offers the reader a new insight into ...
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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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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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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 guía que introduce a los restauradores en todas aquellas cuestiones científicas implícitas tanto en los mecanismos de deterioro que experimentan las obras de arte como en las materiales y métodos empleados en los diferentes tratamientos de restauración.
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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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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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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
The trade in dyestuffs has played an important role in the economic history of many nations. In medieval Europe this is demonstrated by the important place held by woad in the economy of many countries, but while the woad industry of Toulouse or Erfurt is quite well known, that of Catalonia and R...
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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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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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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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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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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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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 recently established Institute of Conservation Science (ICS) celebrated its formation with a conference held in Edinburgh in May 2002, attended by conservation scientists and conservators from European, American and Australian museums, archives, universities and research institutes. The ener...
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Rembrandt conservation histories
The conservation histories of Rembrandt’s works are examined with contributors tracing how approaches to their care, restoration, and interpretation have evolved over time. Drawing on case studies, archival research, and technical analysis, the studies reveal how shifting conservation practices h...
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Art technology
This volume presents papers from the second symposium of the Art Technological Source Research study group, exploring the use of diverse sources to understand the history, materials, and techniques of art production. Through case studies and methodological reflections, contributors examine textua...
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Identification of vegetable fibres
This reprint of the 1982 classic offers detailed guidance on identifying ten major commercial plant fibres through microscopic analysis. With clear descriptions, photomicrographs, line drawings, and comparison tables, it explains key anatomical features and their relevance to fibre identification...
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Engaging conservation
This volume celebrates 50 years of conservation at the Penn Museum with papers from an international symposium exploring the intersections of conservation, archaeology, and anthropology. Organized around five key themes—Education, Archaeology, Community, Institutions, and Science—it highlights ho...
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Northern european metalpoint drawings
A detailed technical study of 30 northern European metalpoint drawings in the British Museum, many featured in the 2015 exhibition Drawing in Silver and Gold. Using non-invasive imaging and chemical analysis, the authors reveal new insights into the materials and techniques used by artists such a...
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Migrants: art, artists, materials and ideas crossing borders
Artistic production and the preservation of cultural property have always been subject to the ebb and flow of international influences. Major factors have included the supply of materials, the migration of artists, designers and craftspeople, as well as evolving conservation theory and practice w...
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Barkcloth
Barkcloth or 'tapa' has a history that spans centuries, countries and a multitude of uses: from ceremonial dress in Papua New Guinea and Tahiti to a low-status substitute for woven cloth in Ghana. Its production has been recorded widely from Pacific and central America, Africa, Melanesia, Microne...
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Emblems for a queen
An examination of the embroideries of Mary Queen of Scots and Elizabeth Countess of Shrewsbury, exploring their symbolic imagery, sources, and historical context. Michael Bath reveals how these embroidered panels reflected Mary’s values during her captivity. It includes the full catalogue raisonn...
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Authenticity and replication
This volume explores the evolving concepts of authenticity and replication in the interpretation, display, and conservation of cultural heritage. Challenging traditional Western emphasis on original materials, the papers examine how scientific analysis, historical context, and conceptual signific...
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Dyes in history and archaeology 20
This volume presents papers from the 20th Meeting of Dyes in History and Archaeology, exploring the evolution of dyestuff analysis from ancient methods to modern scientific techniques. Topics include historical dyeing practices, the development and testing of natural and synthetic dyes, and conse...
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Adhesives and consolidants in painting conservation
Adhesives and consolidants used in the conservation of paintings (e.g. for lining, the laying down of paint flakes, the application of temporary facings etc, can have very varying properties at the time they are applied. Over time, and under differing conditions, some materials can present concer...
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East asian lacquer
This volume presents the groundbreaking findings of the Mazarin Chest Project, a major international collaboration focused on one of the most magnificent examples of Japanese export lacquerware, made in Kyoto in the 1630s–40s. Featuring 21 papers originally presented at the V&A’s Crossing Bor...
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Dyes in history and archaeology 33/34
This volume explores regional dye variations, trade influences, and advanced analytical techniques in textile research. Case studies—from Ryukyu and Indonesian fabrics to Italian polychrome lace—highlight how dye analysis can reveal origin and trade links. It also showcases the growing role of no...
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The nebamun wall paintings
An exploration of the renowned wall painting fragments from the tomb-chapel of Nebamun, celebrated as masterpieces of ancient Egyptian art and highlights of the British Museum collection. It places the fragments in their historical and artistic context while documenting the British Museum team's ...
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The british museum technical research bulletin, volume 2
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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Conservation of archaeological ships and boats
Focusing on the complex conservation challenges posed by waterlogged wood, iron, and other materials Per Hoffmann details the multidisciplinary efforts behind archaeological shipwreck recovery. From the early days of trial-and-error in the 1960s to today’s sophisticated scientific methods, the bo...
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Paint and piety
Focusing on objects in Scandinavian collections, the contributors explore the evolving meanings, materials, and techniques of painted surfaces over 450 years.
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All manner of murals
All Manner of Murals explores over 500 years of secular wall painting, from Renaissance Britain to contemporary works. Featuring 20 papers from three ICON Stone and Wall Painting Group symposia, the volume examines the artistic, historical, and cultural significance of murals—whether in cottages ...
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Textiles, technical practice, and power in the andes
An examination of the central role of textiles in Andean societies, past and present, highlighting their function as expressions of technological knowledge, social identity, and cosmology. Approaching textiles from a weaver’s perspective, the editors explore how structure, technique, and iconogra...
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Conservation in the nineteenth century
Based on the conference Conservation in the Nineteenth Century, this volume reconsiders the 19th century not as a period of misguided practices, but as a formative era in the development of modern conservation.
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Scientific studies of pigments in chinese paintings
This is the first in-depth study of colorants in Chinese paintings on silk or paper from the traditional palette to the importation of new pigments in the modern era. With pigment identifications of more than two hundred paintings in the National Museum of Asian Art, this volume provides the rea...
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The transfer of wall paintings
The heyday of detaching and transferring wallpaintings is over, a result of shifting values in conservation and the development of solutions for in situ treatment. Transfers were carried out in the past for a number of reasons - some of which may seem frivolous or unethical today. The frequency w...
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The public face of conservation
Despite conservation’s long history of outreach and the energy that is currently going into presenting the field to museum audiences and others, outreach remains underrepresented in the conservation literature. Conservators may increasingly be more comfortable talking to the public about what the...
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Dyes in history and archaeology 16/17
Interest in all aspects of dyestuffs has grown considerably since an informal meeting of researchers twenty years ago developed into the annual meetings of Dyes in History and Archaeology, with the journal of the same name publishing a selection of papers presented. Analysis has revealed that th...
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Conservation of paintings
This volume presents Gustav Berger’s pioneering contributions to paintings conservation, including the development of BEVA and his research into paint cracking. Featuring revised studies, reflections on past treatments, and diverse case studies, it offers valuable insight into the evolution of mo...
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Scientific research on historic asian ceramics
This volume explores Asian ceramics through scientific and typological analysis, highlighting technologies, cultural context, and East–West exchanges. Topics include high-fired wares, glazes, kilns, inscriptions, and funerary art.
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The british museum technical research bulletin, volume 7
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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Medieval reliquary shrines and precious metalwork / châsses-reliquaires et orfèvrerie médiévales
This trilingual volume presents the proceedings of a 2001 conference held alongside the conservation of two 11th- and 12th-century reliquary shrines at the Musée d'art et d'histoire, Geneva. It offers a comprehensive overview of current approaches to the conservation and technological study of me...
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Tales of the unexpected
Conservators' prolonged proximity to paintings makes them ideally placed to notice anything unusual or surprising which might arise during examination or treatment. Ensuing investigations, often aided by technical analysis, include the recent increasingly widespread use of macro X-ray fluorescenc...
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The strasbourg manuscript. a medieval tradition of artists' recipe collections (1400-1570)
This volume offers the first comprehensive study and English translation of the early 15th-century Strasbourg Manuscript—the oldest known German-language source on Northern European painting techniques. Often seen as the northern counterpart to Cennini’s Il Libro dell’arte, it includes some of th...
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Conserving context
Contributors explore the challenges of treating objects within dispersed, altered, or lost contexts, and how conservation decisions—particularly for decorative surfaces—can impact the integrity of the whole. The papers address nuanced dilemmas around balancing consistency in treatment with contex...
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Between formula and freestyle
This is the first in-depth technical study of Danish history painter Nicolai Abildgaard (1743–1809), examining his materials and methods from student works to late masterpieces. Drawing on recent research, it explores how his training in Copenhagen and Rome shaped a painting technique that blends...
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The british museum technical research bulletin, volume 3
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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Scientific analysis of ancient and historic textiles
This volume, the first in a three-part series from the AHRC Research Centre for Textile Conservation and Textile Studies, explores the scientific investigation of historic textiles. Covering fibre and dye analysis, deterioration processes, and diagnostic techniques, it features contributions from...
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In the saddle
This richly illustrated volume explores the history of the English saddle from Roman times to the 20th century. Based on a 2002 conference at Saddlers’ Hall, it combines research from rare manuscripts, art collections, archaeology, and conservation. The book uncovers the development of astride an...
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Sources on art technology
A collection of papers from the 2014 ATSR symposium in Amsterdam, exploring how art technological source materials—such as artists’ notebooks, workshop records, and trade documents—inform the study of artworks from the Middle Ages to today. Contributors demonstrate how these sources deepen unders...
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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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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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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.
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The wall paintings of bamiyan, afghanistan
The site of Bamiyan in Afghanistan site has suffered numerous disasters throughout its history which have resulted in the loss of many of its cultural treasures, especially many of the Buddhist wall paintings which contain/contained much of the history of painting techniques. In spite of these ...
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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
Recipe books, treatises and manuals on artists' materials, tools and methods are of fundamental importance for an understanding of how art objects were made. Historically accurate reconstructions on the basis of these sources provide insight into the original appearance of an object, as well as w...
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Die reinigung von malschichtoberflächen
Dieses Buch bietet einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Entwicklung geeigneter und kontrollierbarer Reinigungsmethoden für gefirnisste und ungefirnisste Malschichtoberflächen. Basierend auf praktischer Erfahrung und Fallstudien zu Gemälden des 19. und 20. Jahrhunderts werden Prinzipien vorgestellt, die si...
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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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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
Conservation Science 2007 was organised jointly by the Institute of Conservation (Icon) Heritage Science Group (formerly the Institute of Conservation Science, ICS, at the time the conference was first planned), the Politecnico di Milano, Italy, and the University of Milan, Italy, and held at the...
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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.
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Dyes in history and archaeology 37/40
Deep in the past, in South America and Mesopotamia, textile fibres were being given colour, purple and red, to make them attractive and interesting and to give pleasure to those who wore them. Many centuries later, South America was the source of a bright and unusual blue, Maya blue, used in pain...
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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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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
The four paintings investigated in this book all depict Christ driving the traders from the temple. They are alike yet different with echoes of Pieter Bruegel the Elder and Hieronymous Bosch, but all were presumed to have been painted in Antwerp in the 16th century. Over the past 300 years, each ...
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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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Lasers in the conservation of artworks ix
This volume presents papers and posters from the ninth LACONA (Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks) meeting, held at the British Museum and University College London. It highlights cutting-edge research and practical applications of laser technology in cultural heritage conservation. Covering ...
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Textiles in trust
The papers demonstrate the tremendous ingenuity, skill and painstaking care of the conservators who undertake work for the National Trust in its continuing endeavour to preserve the contents of historic country houses for the future.
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