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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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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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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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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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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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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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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. Focusing on specific sculptors, founders, and artworks, the papers draw on archiva...
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Studying old master paintings
A collection of papers from a National Gallery conference marking the 30th anniversary of the National Gallery Technical Bulletin, showcasing cutting-edge research on the materials and techniques of Old Master paintings. Spanning 700 years of European art, it features studies on artists such as L...
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Hand in hand: collaboration in art and conservation
An essay collection that explores the successes and challenges of collaboration in art and conservation, as presented at BAPCR�s Hand in Hand conference. Contributors examine joint approaches to treatment, technical study, and public engagement across paintings from the fifteenth to the twenty-fi...
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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 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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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 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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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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Art of the past
This volume explores the study of historical art techniques through reconstruction and the analysis of written, visual, and material sources. Covering artworks from ancient Mesopotamia to contemporary art, it examines paintings, sculpture, graphic works, glass, and early plastics. Topics include ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Pigments and power in the andes
This English edition of El Poder de los Colores by Gabriela Siracusano explores the cultural, material, and symbolic roles of colour in Andean colonial painting from the 16th to 18th centuries. Tracing the journey from the making of pigments in workshops to their use in religious and political im...
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The transfer of wall paintings
A detailed study of transferred wall paintings in Denmark, this volume explores historical techniques, materials, and the consequences of past transfer practices. It offers lessons and recommendations relevant to all conservators working with wall paintings today. Survey data available electronic...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Volatile organic compounds and the conservation of inorganic materials
Alice Boccia Paterakis investigates the impact of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in museums and galleries, focusing on acetic and formic acids emitted by materials like wood, adhesives, and sealants. Drawing on research conducted across museum collections, the author documents the damaging eff...
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The wall paintings of bamiyan, afghanistan
This volume presents groundbreaking research on the Buddhist wall paintings of Bamiyan, Afghanistan, including the earliest known use of oil-based paints, dating to the mid-7th century. Through detailed chemical analysis, the authors uncover materials and techniques that reveal rich cultural exch...
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Dyes from nature
An exploration of natural dyes derived from plants, algae, fungi, and insects found or cultivated in Northern Europe. Blending botany, chemistry, and practical application, it offers recipes for home dyeing, guidance for textile printing, and insights into industrial use. Richly illustrated, the ...
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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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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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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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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. Emphasising a multidimensional approach, the volume explores how conservation must adapt to include not only ...
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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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Ciencia para los restauradores
Este libro es una gu�a que introduce a los restauradores en todas aquellas cuestiones cient�ficas impl�citas tanto en los mecanismos de deterioro que experimentan las obras de arte como en las materiales y m�todos empleados en los diferentes tratamientos de restauraci�n.
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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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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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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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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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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
No�lle Streeton challenges the assumption that the Ghent Altarpiece can serve as a universal model for Jan van Eyck�s techniques. She examines other works attributed to van Eyck, his contemporaries, and predecessors, drawing on physical evidence and conservation records to highlight key material ...
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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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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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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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