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Conservation of Decorated Surfaces on Earthen Architecture
ISBN: PB: 9780892368501, Getty Publications, October 2006
220 pp., 27.9x22.9 cm, 27 black&white illus., 70 colour illus.
For millennia, people of all cultures have decorated the surfaces of their domestic, religious, and public buildings. Earthen architecture, in particular, has been, and continues to be, a common ground for surface decoration, such as paintings, sculp...
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£60,00
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Managing Change Sustainable Approaches to the Conservation of the Built Environment
ISBN: PB: 9780892366927, Getty Publications, March 2006
224 pp., 30.2x21 cm, 16 colour illus., 77 black&white illus.
Since the 1970s sustainability has evolved as a significant mode of thought in nearly every field of intellectual activity. In 1992 the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro brought the ideas of sustainability and...
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£45,00
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Biodeterioration of Stone in Tropical Environments An Overview
ISBN: PB: 9780892365500, Getty Publications, March 2006
158 pp., 28x21.5 cm
A serious challenge for professionals involved in the conservation of cultural heritage sites in tropical environments is the biodeterioration of stone. This volume discusses the types and causes of stone biodeterioration in hot and humid climates, p...
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£25,00
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Cellulose Nirate in Conservation
ISBN: PB: 9780892360987, Getty Publications, March 2006
72 pp., 27.9x21.6 cm, illus.
This series includes monographs, research results, and state-of-the-art reviews of conservation literature by Institute staff and others.
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£18,99
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Of the Past, for the Future Integrating Archaeology and Conservation
ISBN: PB: 9780892368266, Getty Publications, March 2006
336 pp., 27.9x22.9 cm, 67 black&white illus., 40 colour illus.
Conservation is a core value for most archaeological societies. It is highlighted in their codes of ethics, statements of mission, and governance. In recognition of this, the World Archaeological Congress, with the Getty Conservation Institute and a...
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Conservation and Seismic Strengthening of Byzantine Churches in Macedonia
ISBN: PB: 9780892367771, Getty Publications, March 2006
256 pp., 28x21.5 cm, 173 black&white charts
Between the ninth and fourteenth century, hundreds of architecturally exquisite Byzantine churches, many of them adorned with beautiful frescoes, were built in the area now known as the Republic of Macedonia. The condition of these buildings has been...
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£40,00
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Conservation of Archaeological Sites in Mediterranean Region Report on an International Conference, 6-12 May 1995
ISBN: PB: 9780892364862, Getty Publications, March 2006
176 pp., 29.7x21.1 cm, 10 colour illus., 100 black&white illus.
The balance between conserving fragile ancient cultural sites and making them available to increasing numbers of visitors is one of the main themes of this book. Topics discussed include site management, the reconstruction of ancient buildings and wa...
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Conservation of Artifacts Made From Plant Materials
ISBN: PB: 9780892361601, Getty Publications, March 2006
350 pp., 27.9x21.6 cm, 68 black&white illus., 160 line drawings
This teaching guide covers the identification, deterioration, and conservation of artifacts made from plants. It will be a valuable resource for conservators and students alike.
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£40,00
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Conservation of Tapestries and Embroideries Proceedings of Meetings at the Institut Royal Du Patrimonie Artistique, Brussels, Belgium
ISBN: PB: 9780892361540, Getty Publications, March 2006
130 pp., 29.7x21 cm, 49 colour illus., 53 black&white illus., 21 line drawings
Contributors discuss current research, new findings, and specific problems, innovations, methods, and materials.
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£35,00
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Personal Viewpoints Thoughts About Painting Conservation
ISBN: PB: 9780892366989, Getty Publications, March 2006
128 pp., 25.5x19 cm, 53 colour illus., 20 black&white illus.
Bringing innovative scientific techniques to an aesthetic endeavour, paintings conservators face countless decisions as they implement a course of treatment for each picture in their care. The papers in this book, originally presented at a recent sem...
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