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Conservation Practices on Archaeological Excavations – Priciples and Methods
. Pedeli
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Description for Conservation Practices on Archaeological Excavations – Priciples and Methods
Hardback. The relationship between archaeology and conservation has long been complex and, at times, challenging. This guide to conservation practices on archaeological excavations covers both structures and artefacts, starting from the moment when they are uncovered. It is geared primarily for professionals engaged in the physical practice of excavation. Editor(s): Pulga, Stefano. Num Pages: 168 pages, 88 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: ABC; HDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 264 x 194 x 9. Weight in Grams: 522.
This book is essential reading for archaeologists working in the field, as well as conservation scientists, museum curators and students of archaeology. The relationship between archaeology and conservation has long been complex and, at times, challenging. Archaeologists are often seen as interested principally in excavation and research, while conservators are concerned mainly with stabilization and the prevention of deterioration. Yet it is often initial conservation in the field that determines the long-term survival and intelligibility of both moveable artefacts and fixed architectural features. This user-friendly guide to conservation practices on archaeological excavations covers both structures and artefacts, starting from the ... Read more
This book is essential reading for archaeologists working in the field, as well as conservation scientists, museum curators and students of archaeology. The relationship between archaeology and conservation has long been complex and, at times, challenging. Archaeologists are often seen as interested principally in excavation and research, while conservators are concerned mainly with stabilization and the prevention of deterioration. Yet it is often initial conservation in the field that determines the long-term survival and intelligibility of both moveable artefacts and fixed architectural features. This user-friendly guide to conservation practices on archaeological excavations covers both structures and artefacts, starting from the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Getty Trust Publications
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
521 g
Number of Pages
168
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, United States
ISBN
9781606061589
SKU
V9781606061589
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-21
About . Pedeli
Corrado Pedeli is senior conservator/restorer with the Superintendence for Cultural Heritage of the Aosta Valley Regional Administration in Italy. Stefano Pulga is a freelance restorer based in Aosta, Italy.
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