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Conservation and Restoration of Ceramics
Susan Buys
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Description for Conservation and Restoration of Ceramics
Paperback. This guide to ceramics covers the restoration and conservation processes, as well as the nature and properties of materials commonly in use. Information is also provided on old restoration materials and methods, the ethics of ceramics conservation and recording and display treatments. Num Pages: 254 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AFPC; WCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 191 x 14. Weight in Grams: 496.
The Conservation and Restoration of Ceramics brings together the wide range of current information relevant to the practising conservator. The book opens with a discussion of the fundamental nature of the ceramic medium, information which is of primary importance when selecting treatments or considering preventive conservation measures. Details on techniques are given in a series of chapters covering the restoration and conservation processes, but the emphasis is on the basic principles involved in the choice of materials and methods. The nature and properties of materials commonly in use are fully discussed and guidance is given on ... Read more
The Conservation and Restoration of Ceramics brings together the wide range of current information relevant to the practising conservator. The book opens with a discussion of the fundamental nature of the ceramic medium, information which is of primary importance when selecting treatments or considering preventive conservation measures. Details on techniques are given in a series of chapters covering the restoration and conservation processes, but the emphasis is on the basic principles involved in the choice of materials and methods. The nature and properties of materials commonly in use are fully discussed and guidance is given on ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
252
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Condition
New
Weight
496g
Number of Pages
254
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780750632195
SKU
V9780750632195
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
Reviews for Conservation and Restoration of Ceramics
'We found this a welcome addition to our books on ceramic restoration and conservation as it is some years since an authoritative book has been published. It is impressive, comprehensive and well-illustrated ... It immediately proved to be a useful reference book for our workshop - both to check procedures and as a reminder for alternative methods.' Shella ... Read more