The conservation of medieval polychrome wood sculpture : history, theory, practice
by
 
Marincola, Michele D., author.

Title
The conservation of medieval polychrome wood sculpture : history, theory, practice

Author
Marincola, Michele D., author.

ISBN
9781606066553

Personal Author
Marincola, Michele D., author.

Publication Information
Los Angeles, California : The Getty Conservation Institute, [2020]

Physical Description
xvi, 278 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm

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.

Abstract
"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."-- Provided by publisher.

Subject Term
Wood sculpture, Medieval -- Conservation and restoration.
 
Polychromy -- Conservation and restoration.

Added Author
Kargère, Lucretia,

Added Corporate Author
Getty Conservation Institute,

Bibliographical References
Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-270) and index.

Field 805
npmlib 11004807 NB1199 M27 yh


LibraryShelf NumberItem BarcodeCopyMaterial TypeStatus
NPM LibraryNB1199 M27 2020110048071B*二館西文書一區