The Conservation of Wall Paintings: Proceedings of a Symposium Organized by the Courtauld Institute and the Getty Conservation Institute, London, July 13-16, 1987 (Symposium Proceedings) [Paperback]

Sharon Cather (Editor)

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ISBN-10: 089236162X | ISBN-13: 978-0892361625 | Publication Date: January 16, 1992

This book focuses on the proceedings of a meeting on the conservation of wall paintings held at the Courtauld Institute of Art in London in 1987. The papers, by an international group of experts, address both pre-conservation assessment techniques and methods of monitoring projects after conservation. The conservation of some well-known paintings, such as the Sistine Chapel, the Brancacci Chapel, and the Nefertari tomb are discussed. A definitive paper on the effect of salts on wall paintings is also included.

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Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (January 16, 1992)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 089236162X
ISBN-13: 978-0892361625
Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,404,310 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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