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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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Sources and serendipity
Drawing from manuscripts, diaries, pigments, and artworks, contributors critically assess historical sources against modern analytical findings. Topics range from 15th-century Romanian illumination to Whistler’s memory drawing and 19th-century Persian ceramics, offering insights into artistic met...
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Studying the european visual arts 1800-1850
This volume explores the European visual arts between 1800 and 1850, a period marked by political upheaval, shifting aesthetics, and rapid innovation. Drawing on case studies across painting, sculpture, and decorative arts, contributors examine materials, techniques, and artistic intent, as well ...
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Pollutants in the museum environment
For centuries the world's art and artifacts have been brought into museums and collections in an attempt to preserve them and the cultural history they represent. Yet it has become apparent only with the benefit of hindsight and, increasingly, with today's technological advances, that the environ...
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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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Dyes in history and archaeology 35/36
The essays focus on natural yellow dyes, highlighting sources like sawwort, weld, and chamomile, and their roles in European and Persian dyeing and medicine. Based on papers from the DHA meetings in Pisa and Hampton Court, it also explores cochineal’s discovery by Cornelis Drebbel, Victorian use ...
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Greener solvents in conservation
This handbook, published in association with Sustainability in Conservation focusses on organic solvents, their impact on human health and the environment and how they might potentially affect the materials of the artefacts which are worked on by conservators. The aim is to assist in the eradicat...
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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 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.
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Conservation mounting for prints and drawings
This detailed and practical handbook offers a rare insight into the British Museum’s methods for mounting prints and drawings, tracing the history of conservation mounting from the 1850s to today. It provides step-by-step visual guidance on techniques for both Western and Oriental works, and plac...
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Soft paint and the care of paintings
Bronken investigates the phenomenon of soft and dripping paint found in 20th-century oil paintings – a challenge for both the conservator and curator. The constituents of the paint used by various 20th-century artists are examined together with particular artists’ working habits and the locations...
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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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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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Climate for collections
This volume presents key papers from international conference Climate for Collections: Standards and Uncertainties. Marking the Doerner Institut's 75th anniversary, the event addressed pressing questions around environmental standards for cultural heritage collections in the face of climate chang...
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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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Bridging the gap
This volume contains papers and posters presented at the conference Bridging the Gap: Synergies between Art History and Conservation, which was held at the National Museum, Oslo, 23–24 November 2023, organised by the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design, Conservation Section in collabo...
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Coinage and history in the seventh century near east 7
Proceedings of the 17th Seventh Century Syrian Numismatic Round Table The Syrian Arab-Byzantine coinage has been intensively studied over the last 30 years, perhaps more so than any other Islamic coin series. However, this volume contains more than previous volumes on the Byzantine coinage of th...
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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.
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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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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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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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Italian renaissance drawings
Published in association with the British Museum, this volume presents technical studies of 47 outstanding Italian Renaissance drawings featured in the 2010–2011 exhibition Fra Angelico to Leonardo: Italian Renaissance Drawings. Using non-invasive analytical methods, the book goes beyond material...
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Retouching of art on paper
This volume focuses on interventive retouching in paper conservation—the practice of visually reintegrating lost or damaged media directly on original artworks. It explores the ethical challenges of such interventions, including issues of reversibility, authenticity, and visual integrity. While n...
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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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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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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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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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Thin-section petrography of stone and ceramic cultural materials
This illustrated manual offers a comprehensive guide to thin-section petrography for cultural heritage materials, focusing on stone and ceramics. It details how polarized light microscopy is used to identify, differentiate, and assess deterioration in artefacts, determine provenance, and interpre...
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The renaissance workshop
The papers in this volume illustrate the way in which various types of technical evidence, derived from scientific examination and analysis, can contribute to the understanding of Renaissance workshop practices and the inter-relationships between different artists and artisans. These studies prov...
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Iron and steel in art
This book will be of interest to all who seek to further their understanding of iron artefacts, their corrosion, conservation and pigments based on iron compounds, which mankind has used for millennia. The authors take the reader through some of the latest observations on the occurrence and role ...
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The artist's process
This volume, the proceedings of the fourth Art Technological Source Research (ATSR) symposium, explores the artistic process through both artworks and diverse historical sources. Covering artists from the Baroque to the early 20th century—including Van Gogh, Munch, Goya, and Jamnitzer—the papers ...
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Material characterization tests
The second edition of this book serves as a comprehensive guide for conservators, archaeologists, and museum professionals, providing detailed methodologies for testing the materials of cultural objects. It includes updated procedures for testing metals, inorganic compounds, organic and synthetic...
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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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Cleaning painted surfaces
This study offers practical guidance on selecting effective, controlled cleaning methods for varnished and unvarnished paint surfaces. Grounded in extensive experience, it emphasizes aqueous cleaning for 19th–20th-century objects but presents principles applicable across diverse materials and eras.
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Practical gilding
The aim of Practical Gilding is to demystify the processes of gilding. Descriptions and explanations of the materials, equipment and traditional, professional methods of oil and water gilding are clearly set out in a manner that can be understood both by craftsmen and those who wish to understand...
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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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Conservation of plaster casts
A collection of papers that examines the role that plaster itself plays in the process of creating a sculpture. There is an outline of the history of plaster casts and deals with the techniques of conservation including cleaning, consolidation, gluing, reintegration and preventive conservation an...
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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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Cultural heritage microbiology
This volume focuses on recent developments in the investigation of the role of microbes associated with historic materials. Contributions from world-renowned scientists describe the latest advancements in the role of microorganisms in the degradation, treatment and protection of cultural heritage...
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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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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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In artists' footsteps
In Artists’ Footsteps brings together essays on the technical study and reconstruction of Old Master paintings, spanning the medieval to modern periods.
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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 masters.
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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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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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Drawing archaeological finds
This popular, practical guide offers step-by-step instruction in archaeological artefact illustration, covering tools, techniques, and methods for accurately drawing objects in two dimensions. Ideal for students and beginners, it includes expert advice on depicting metal, ceramics, flint, bone, a...
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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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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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Engraving and etching 1400-2000
Traces the history of manual intaglio printmaking—engraving, etching, and plate printing—from its origins in the 1430s to the present day. Examining materials, methods, stylistic developments, and socio-economic contexts, it explores how technical innovation and shifting cultural trends shaped th...
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Past forward, from paint to finishes
A collection of papers presented at the 8th International Architectural Finishes Research Conference held in Amsterdam in 2024. The title of this book reflects the change in the name of the subject of this series of conferences from ‘architectural paint research ’to ‘architectural finishes resear...
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Architectural paint research
This volume presents papers from the 4th International Architectural Paint Research Conference (2010), highlighting the growing maturity of the field within the heritage sector. Contributors discuss advancing the profession, public engagement, and the role of paint researchers in decision-making....
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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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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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Perspectives on the painting technique of jan van eyck
Noëlle 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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Conservation and maintenance of contemporary public art
A collection of papers from leading artists, conservators, administrators, and critics to address the urgent challenges of preserving public artworks. Based on a 2001 conference in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the volume explores theoretical questions of permanence, public engagement, funding, legal...
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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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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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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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The conservation of sculpture parks
An exploration of the conservation and management of open-air sculpture and sculptural landscapes across diverse environments in Europe, North America, and Australia. Through case studies, contributors examine the challenges posed by climate, location, neglect, vandalism, and material degradation...
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Scientific research on ancient asian metallurgy
The use of scientific methods to study works of art began at the Freer Gallery of Art in 1951 with the work of R. J. Gettens. While Mr. Gettens was active in many fields of research, his landmark publication was the volume of technical studies on the Freer Chinese bronzes, a collaborative effort ...
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Innovative approaches to the complex care of contemporary art
Innovative Approaches to the Complex Care of Contemporary Art addresses the evolving challenges of conserving modern and contemporary artworks, where traditional methods often fall short.
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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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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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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 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.
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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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Volatile organic compounds and the conservation of inorganic materials
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are carbon-based molecules which, in museums and galleries, are often found as indoor pollutants. The result of off-gassing of materials used in the construction of show cases, storage cabinets and containers, and also resulting from methods of exhibit preparatio...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The british museum technical research bulletin, volume 8
This bulletin, is the latest part of an annual series which Archetype Publications publishes in association with the British Museum. The Technical Research Bulletin offers a forum to show a dynamic behind-the-scenes glimpse of the current work which curators, conservators and scientists have cond...
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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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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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English panel paintings 1400-1558
This is a landmark study of East Anglia’s fifteenth-century rood-screen paintings—the largest surviving body of late medieval painting in England. Based on Audrey Baker’s 1937 PhD thesis and newly expanded by conservators Ann Ballantyne and Pauline Plummer, it catalogues over a thousand painted p...
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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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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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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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Compositiones variae
This volume offers a groundbreaking study of the Compositiones variae, the earliest surviving medieval collection of artisanal recipes, copied in Lucca around 800 CE. While traditionally examined for its textual content, this publication shifts focus to the manuscript’s physical structure, reveal...
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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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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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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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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.
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Studying old master paintings
The papers in this volume constitute a substantial body of work that provides a wide-ranging overview of current research on the technology and practice of Old Master paintings, covering some 700 years of European painting, from the thirteenth century to the early twentieth century, including wor...
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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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French bronze sculpture
This volume explores the production of French bronze sculptures and objects from the 16th to 18th centuries, highlighting bronze casting as a collaborative, technically complex, and inherently reproductive process.
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The standing caliph coinage
This is the first comprehensive and accessible guide to the Standing Caliph coinage of the late seventh century—widely regarded as the first truly Islamic copper currency. Unlike later Islamic coins, these bear an image of the caliph. Drawing on scattered scholarship and museum holdings, the book...
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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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Archaeological footwear
This comprehensive survey delves deep into the cutting patterns, shoe style and chronology revealed by the author’s interpretation of archaeological and other discoveries of recovered remains of shoes and shoemaking tools. Much light has been shed on the materials, design and construction of sho...
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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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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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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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