The Art of the Conservator
| Author | : W. A. Oddy |
| Publisher | : Smithsonian Books (DC) |
| Total Pages | : 200 |
| Release | : 1992 |
| ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015028432188 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book The Art of the Conservator written by W. A. Oddy and published by Smithsonian Books (DC). This book was released on 1992 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In this book, experts directly involved in the conservation of eleven important works of art made of different materials - including metals, wood, glass, ceramics and textiles - describe the often nerve-racking problems they faced, and the methods they used to overcome them. An introduction by Andrew Oddy, Keeper of Conservation in the British Museum, outlines the development of modern conservation techniques and current research, as well as discussing changing attitudes to conservation and restoration and the ethical questions involved"--Jacket.
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