28 de fevereiro de 2010

Scientific Examination for the Investigation of Paintings: A Handbook for Conservators-restorers


D. Pinna; M. Galeotti, R.Mazzeo,


2009
978-88-7038-474-1
cm. 24x 17
224 pag. ; ill . col 250
In English
softbound
Price € 60



This volume, a friendly-consulting handbook, stems from professionals involved in the European project EU-ARTECH to address a particular need in the field of scientific analyses applied to cultural heritage conservation.

The handbook is specifically addressed to conservator-restorers to illustrate the role played by scientific examinations in the investigation of panel and canvas paintings by explaining some analytical techniques - what they are and why they are used, what are their limits, and what kind of effects/results they are expected to supply.

Contents:

1. Structure of Paintings

2. Wooden Support

3. Canvas Support

4. Underdrawing, Ground/Priming Layers

5. Paint Layers

6.Gilding and other Metallic Covers/Layers

7. Varnish Layers

8. Non-Destructive and Micro Destructive Techniques

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