This is the first extensive art historical study on the discoloration of old master paintings, concentrating on oil paintings from the 15th to the 17th centuries.
Located within the old city of Genoa, known as Europe's biggest historical centre, the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, with its marvelous Gothic facade and its 13th century doorways, is a real basket of art
This volume focuses on fundamental scientific research behind the use of laser technology and the application of lasers in the treatment and analyses of cultural heritage.
This outstanding work reviews sinological studies in most European nations from their inception through the late 20th century, reported by the most eminent sinologists of that latter date. Although th
Daoism is perhaps the least understood of the world's major religions and here, for the first time, is a concise introduction to the many-facete d beliefs of this religion and explains key deities, te
This comprehensively illustrated volume represents a unique collection of expertise and will be of interest to art historians and curators as well as researchers, practitioners and students of conserv
This is the first volume of Occasional Papers on Samuel H. Kress Collection and is published in memory of Mario Modestini who died in Jan 06. The book marks the tenth anniversary of the advanced train
This book reveals an interesting and detailed account of the materials and methods used, the interaction between restorer, curator and collector and different philosophical approaches towards restorat
The conference papers in this volume give an overview of current requirements, practice and innovation in the use of adhesives and consolidants in paintings conservation.
"Internationally recognized as the father of video art, Korean-born artist Nam June Paik (1932-2006) transformed 20th-century art. His innovative, media-based artwork was grounded in the practices of
