The Art of the Conservator

The Art of the Conservator
ISBN-10
0714120561
ISBN-13
9780714120560
Pages
192
Language
English
Published
1992
Publisher
Trustees of the British Museum
Author
Andrew Oddy

Description

"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". -Dust jacket.