This volume of papers presented at the Architectural Paint Research in Building Conservation conference held at the National Museum of Denmark, Copenhagen, provides a unique overview and discussion of
This book sheds light on every facet of this time-honored craft and offers complete instruction s on how to duplicate its exquisite results in the West.
Michael Bath explores and challenges previous assumptions about the date, subject matter and iconography of Hatfield House's prized Four Seasons tapestries.
Records the 1914 expedition of Kingdon-Ward, the famed plant-collector and explorer, along the eastern branch of Burma's great Irrawaddy River. A classic travel and botany account, told in the author'
Fascinating account of the flora, fauna and human cultures of what remains one of the most remote corners of Asia. Vivid descriptions and adventure-filled travel account.
Allows for a deeper understanding of Edo-period acquisition practices, as well as a fuller comprehension of the vital connections between Japanese art and its audiences.
An adventure-filled travel account of botanist Kingdon-Ward's 1933 expedition to the southeastern corner of Tibet, a trip that was as significant for its geographic discoveries as it was for the wealt
A collection of conference papers which present the principles and functions of ushnus, Inca sacred spaces, through history, archaeology and anthropology.
This book considers the production of bronze sculptures in 16th-18th century France via specific pieces and artists and the cross-fertilization of ideas and technology during the period.
The subjects of study of these papers include Chinese bronze and iron, Himalayan and Cambodian sculpture; Japanese paintings; jewelry from East Asia to Europe; jade, feathers, glass,amber and tiles.
The papers deal with many specific case-histories in all areas of the conservation of historic textiles including upholstery, embroidery, costumes, curtains, carpets and tapestry.
This monograph reports on these field studies which aim to further understanding of and support for Japanese conservation activities on international cultural properties.
A collection of conference papers which present the latest research concerning the inception, adoption, expansion, and impact of prehistoric iron production, specifically outside Europe.
This is the first work which has concentrated solely on state beds and throne canopies in England, with information not only on their historical and stylistic development and the role that they played
This is the first publication to present modern textiles as a subject in its own right and considers the existence and preservation of modern materials in the textile field.
The Buddhist Art Forum - a major international gathering that explored the interrelation between the nature, creation, function, and conservation of Buddhist art from its earliest manifestations to th
