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Description for Closer Look
Paperback. Discusses and describes the material nature of paintings, how they age and the main types of conservation treatment carried out on panel and canvas paintings, along with some of the problems involved in cleaning and restoration. Series: A Closer Look. Num Pages: 96 pages, approx. 90 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: ABC; AFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 149 x 7. Weight in Grams: 214.
A Closer Look is the new series title for the updated and refreshed National Gallery Pocket Guide range. The series has been enhanced with a stronger format, attractive design, new photography, and additional information.
The philosophy of modern conservation is different from that of previous eras: the emphasis now is on long-term stabilization by methods that alter the structure of a painting as little as possible. Nevertheless, if paintings are obscured by discolored varnishes and old repaints, they are cleaned, and this has often led to anxiety and debate as long-admired images are transformed. A Closer Look: Conservation of Paintings discusses ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
National Gallery Company Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Series
A Closer Look
Condition
New
Weight
214g
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781857094411
SKU
V9781857094411
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-21
About David Bomford
David Bomford is Associate Director for Collections at the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles. He was formerly Senior Restorer at the National Gallery, London. Jill Dunkerton is Restorer and Martin Wyld is Director of Conservation at the National Gallery, London. They are regular contributors to the highly regarded National Gallery Technical Bulletin.
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