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The conservation of medieval polychrome wood sculpture : history, theory, practice
- Title
- The conservation of medieval polychrome wood sculpture : history, theory, practice / Michele D. Marincola, Lucretia Kargère.
- Author
- Marincola, Michele D.
- Publication
- Los Angeles, California : The Getty Conservation Institute, [2020]
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- Description
- xvi, 278 pages : illustrations (chiefly color); 27 cm
- Summary
- "Medieval polychrome wood sculptures are complex objects, bearers of long and complicated histories. This book is the first in English to offer a comprehensive overview of the conservation of these objects. The book begins with chapters on the history, techniques, and meanings of these works, then discusses examination, documentation, and treatment. There are also four case studies."--
- Subjects
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Contents
- Introduction to Medieval polychrome wood sculpture -- Examination, documentation, and condition assessment. Material identification of the wooden support -- Material identification of the polychromy -- Deterioration and change -- Treatment. Designing a course of action -- Preventive care -- Consolidation -- Adhesion -- Cleaning -- Loss compensation -- Conclusion -- Case studies -- Examination checklist.
- ISBN
- 9781606066553
- 1606066552
- LCCN
- 2019058452
- OCLC
- on1117310535
- SCSB-9754276
- Owning Institutions
- Princeton University Library