Conservation, restoration & care of artworks books

Tells the fascinating story of how, and why, 202 of the world's most iconic artworks toured the USA after World...  Read More >>

A meditation on the ways the library and the book has shaped life and history.  Read More >>

Conservation and Restoration of Glass is an in-depth guide to the materials and practices required for the care...  Read More >>

The conservation of skin, leather and related materials is an area that, until now, has had little representation...  Read More >>

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Tapestry weaving is an art form that has been around since antiquity, and these insights from renowned artist Jean...  Read More >>

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This book consists of a series of chapters written together by scientists, art historians, conservators, curators...  Read More >>

Museen – oft in denkmalgeschützten Gebäuden untergebracht – benötigen ein besonderes Klima: Das sensible Museumsgut...  Read More >>

This two volume set presents the interplay of science and art spanning ancient history, Renaissance, modern, and...  Read More >>

English summary: In historical church buildings, which became protestant in course of the Reformation, can be found...  Read More >>

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A Joy For Ever is an art history classic by John Ruskin that contains two lectures on the political economy of art.The...  Read More >>

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Have you just come back from taking your art to a professional framer? Suffering from sticker shock? Yep, a...  Read More >>

Hoch ragt sie in der Mitte des Stuttgarter Schlossplatzes auf: die Jubilaumssaule mit der geflugelten Figur als...  Read More >>

This indispensable guide to museum lighting, written by distinguished conservation scientist David Saunders, is...  Read More >>

English summary: Light, space and shadow effects played a key role in the design of the Pergamon Altar as well...  Read More >>

The first truly comprehensive analysis of the history, practice, and conservation of painting on canvas.  Read More >>

The first analytical history of Sarnath, the place where the Buddha preached his first sermon and established the...  Read More >>

This volume provides a striking account of the life, destruction, rediscovery, and cultural significance of the...  Read More >>

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"This history of the Art Association of Harrisburg is both a factual accounting of the story of the region's most...  Read More >>

Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy offers a non-destructive and portable solution for many problems associated with...  Read More >>

Charles Parsons is one of St. Louis's and the nation's most influential yet little-known figures. He was instrumental...  Read More >>