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Macro to micro
Explores the evolving nature of architectural finishes and the importance of their study for conservation and restoration. Through microscopic and macroscopic analysis, contributors uncover hidden layers of paint, varnish, gilding, plasterwork, stucco, wood finishes, and wallpapers to deepen our ...
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Decorated surfaces on ancient egyptian objects
International experts explore the conservation of decorated ancient Egyptian objects, focusing on complex surfaces such as polychrome wood, painted textiles, coloured basketry, and patinated metals. Covering past and present treatment approaches, the book includes technical studies, case reports,...
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Conservation science 2002
The Institute of Conservation Science Conference Papers volume presents 42 fully refereed papers from the 2002 Edinburgh conference celebrating the formation of ICS. Covering preventive conservation, conservation methods, and non-destructive testing, it explores research strategies, risk assessme...
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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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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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Conservation science 2007
Papers from the conference held in Milan, Italy 10-11 May 2007.
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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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Colour change in paintings
This collection of papers from the ICON Paintings Group conference Appearance and Reality, explores how colour change affects our perception, interpretation, and conservation of paintings. From old masters to contemporary artists, contributors examine the causes and impact of colour shifts, and h...
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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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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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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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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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Picasso, picabia, ernst
This essay collection presents new research on Picasso, Picabia, and Ernst, artists who redefined 20th-century art through experimentation and international exchange. Based on a Tate Britain symposium, it explores the materials, techniques, and radical reworking of their paintings in the Tate col...
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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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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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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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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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Barkcloth
This volume explores the preparation, decoration, deterioration, and conservation of barkcloth ('tapa') across diverse cultures. It offers practical insights for conservators working with this unique material, drawing on papers from a 1997 CEA seminar at Torquay Museum.
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Trading paintings and painters� materials 1550�1800
An investigation into the international trade in paintings and artists� materials during the early-modern period, exploring how imported goods shaped local production, taste, and theory. Contributors examine regional preferences, trade conditions, and the movement of materials and artworks across...
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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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Dyes in history and archaeology 19
This volume, based on the 19th Meeting of Dyes in History and Archaeology held in Edinburgh, explores the intersection of historical research and scientific analysis in the study of tartans, Inca textiles, medieval manuscripts, and historic pigments. Highlighting complementary methods and conserv...
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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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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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Inca sacred space
This volume explores the ushnu, a central feature of Inca sacred architecture used for ritual, sacrifice, and solar observation. Built as stepped stone platforms linked to drains or basins, ushnus symbolised the flow of sacred essence between gods, rulers, and people. Drawing on papers from a 201...
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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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Authenticity in transition
The papers debate the various ways that changing artistic practices affect our interpretation, conservation, and curation of contemporary art, with a special reference to the shifting concepts of authenticity and artistic intent. They examine the topic through many mediums including artists� view...
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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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Research on early chinese lacquer buddhas
The first holistic study of Buddhist lacquer sculptures, drawing on scientific, historical, and art historical research. Featuring contributions from diverse disciplines, it explores the techniques, context, and cultural significance of these rare works, dating back to the sixth-century Sui dynas...
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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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Natural colorants for dyeing and lake pigments
This volume explores how historical dyers and pigment makers manipulated natural dyes to produce the vibrant colours seen in textiles, tapestries, and paintings today. Drawing on research from the EU-funded CHARISMA project, it examines key factors�such as mordants, temperature, and extraction me...
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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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Biodeterioration and preservation
This volume explores the vital role of microorganisms in both the deterioration and preservation of cultural heritage. Contributors examine how microbial activity, climate change, pollution, and tourism impact monuments, artworks, and archaeological sites. Featuring recent research from conservat...
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Coinage and history in the seventh century near east no 4
Proceedings of the 14th Seventh Century Syrian Numismatic Round Table held at The Hive, Worcester, on 28th and 29th September 2013
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Integrated pest management in cultural heritage
This practical handbook offers comprehensive guidance on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for museums, galleries, libraries, archives, and historic houses. Fully illustrated in colour, it helps curators and conservators identify and manage insect, rodent, and bird pests. The book covers trapping,...
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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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The luminous trace
The origins of metalpoint (silverpoint, goldpoint, etc.) drawing are widely thought to lie in classical antiquity. The Luminous Trace investigates the artefactual and literary evidence for the use of metalpoint through the ages from earliest times up to its revival, particularly in the United Sta...
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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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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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Examining the built world through architectural finishes
The papers provide ample evidence of the importance of research into contemporary and historic finishes in expanding our comprehension of the built environment. The case studies cover a wide geographical area and examine various finishes including mural paintings in a Roman palace, a late 19th-ce...
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Gels in the conservation of art
This volume brings together papers and posters from the Gels in Conservation conference (London, 2017), along with an appendix by Richard Wolbers on gel terminology and properties. It presents current research and practical applications of gels in the treatment of art objects and built surfaces, ...
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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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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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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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Dyes in history and archaeology 18
This volume from the 18th Dyes in History and Archaeology meeting explores indigo, lichen dyes, and other organic colorants. Topics range from ancient dyeing practices to modern scientific analyses, with case studies on Romanian, Polish textiles, and Japanese ukiyo-e prints.
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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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Unravelling textiles
This comprehensive handbook offers essential guidance for the care and preservation of textile collections. Aimed at curators, conservators, collection managers, and students, it covers textile fibres, production and decoration techniques, and the impact of environmental factors on textile degrad...
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The pigments of british medieval illuminators
This comprehensive and richly illustrated volume is the first-ever history of British medieval illuminators� pigments. It rests on first-hand investigation, with optimal scientific techniques, of a wide selection of manuscripts, ranging in date from the seventh century to the fifteenth. It provid...
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Trade in artists' materials
An exploration of the supply, trade, and use of artists� materials in Europe up to 1700, drawing on international, interdisciplinary research from historians, conservators, scientists, and economists. Using diverse sources�pharmacy price lists, customs records, inventories, and court accounts�alo...
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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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Big pictures
This volume explores the unique challenges posed by large-scale paintings, from oversized portrait miniatures to vast panoramas, friezes, theatre cloths, and ceiling paintings. It details practical solutions for moving, conserving, displaying, and storing works too large for standard transport an...
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Arms and armour
The work of curators, conservators and scientists is brought together to consider a range of historic weapons and armour held in collections worldwide. The pieces include not only those made for royalty, such as the helmet of the Black Prince, the armours of King Henry VIII and the jewel-encruste...
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