[PDF] The Art Of Painting In Oil And In Fresco Being A History Of The Various Processes And Materials Employed From Its Discovery By Hubert And John Van Eyck To The Present Time Translated From The Original French Treatise Of M J F L Merimee With Original Observations On The Rise And Progress Of British Art The French And English Chromatic Scales And Theories Of Colouring By W B Sarsfield Taylor eBook

Author : Joyce Hill Stoner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1367 pages
File Size : 23,44 MB
Release : 2020-11-30
Category : Art
ISBN : 0429680961

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Conservation of Easel Paintings, Second Edition provides a much-anticipated update to the previous edition, which has come to be known internationally as an invaluable and comprehensive text on the history, philosophy and methods of the treatment of easel paintings. Including 49 chapters written by more than 90 respected authors from around the world, this volume offers the necessary background knowledge in technical art history, artists’ materials and scientific methods of examination and documentation. Later sections of the book provide information about the varying approaches and methods for treatment and issues of preventive conservation, as well as valuable reflections on storage, shipping, and exhibition. Including exciting developments that have taken place since the last edition was published, the book also covers new techniques of examination, especially MacroXRF scanning and Reflectance Transmission Imagery. Drawing on research presented at recent professional conferences, information about innovative methods for cleaning modern and contemporary paintings and insights into modern oil paints is also included. Incorporating the latest regulations and understanding of health and safety practices and integrating theory with practice throughout, Conservation of Easel Paintings, Second Edition will continue to be an indispensable reference for practicing conservators. It will also be an essential resource for students taking conservation courses around the world.

Author : Joyce Hill Stoner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 917 pages
File Size : 38,93 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0750681993

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Conservation of Easel Paintings is the first comprehensive text on the history, philosophy and methods of treatment of easel paintings integrating theory with practice. A guide to necessary background knowledge in technical art history, artists " materials, interviews with artists, scientific methods of examination and documentation precedes sections that present varying approaches and methods for treatment. This book concludes with the history and treatment of frames and a section featuring issues of preventive conservation, storage, shipping, exhibition, display, wall colours, and lighting. Extensive bibliographies at the end of each section point readers to additional resources. Conservation of Easel Paintings will be of use in the training of conservation students and will provide generations of practicing paintings conservators and interested art historians, curators, directors, collectors, dealers, artists, and students of art and art history with valuable information.