Author: Stephen P. Koob
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 168
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Written from the many lectures, discussions and laboratory demonstrations hosted by the author, this book provides an understanding of the proper materials and techniques to be used in the conservation and restoration of glass objects.
Author: Sandra Davison
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136415513
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 392
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Conservation and Restoration of Glass is an in-depth guide to the materials and practices required for the care and preservation of glass objects. It provides thorough coverage of both theoretical and practical aspects of glass conservation. This new edition of Newton and Davison's original book, Conservation of Glass, includes sections on the nature of glass, the historical development and technology of glassmaking, and the deterioration of glass. Professional conservators will welcome the inclusion of recommendations for examination and documentation. Incorporating treatment of both excavated glass and historic and decorative glass, the book provides the knowledge required by conservators and restorers and is invaluable for anyone with glass objects in their care.
Author: Julie L. Sloan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 276
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Author: Roy G. Newton
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 346
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Author: Norman H. Tennent
Publisher: James & James Science Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 314
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This book is the first to bring together in one comprehensive volume a wide range of key topics in glass and ceramics conservation. Scientific research in deterioration mechanisms and in the methods and materials of conservation processes are dealt with extensively by twenty authors, each internationally respected in their subject. The training available for glass and ceramics conservation is covered in contributions by five course directors at colleges in the USA and Europe. The book is designed for conservators, curators, conservation scientists, and ceramics and glass technologists.
Author: Alok Kumar Kanungo
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 9811636567
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 567
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This book provides a comprehensive research on Ancient Indian glass. The contributors include experienced archaeologists of South Asian glass and archaeological chemists with expertise in the chemical analysis of glass, besides, established ethnohistorians and ethnoarchaeologists. It is comprised of five sections, and each section discusses different aspects of glass study: the origin of glass and its evolution, its scientific study and its care, ancient glass in literature and glass ethnography, glass in South Asia and the diffusion of glass in different parts of the world. The topic covered by the different chapters ranges from the development of faience, to the techniques developed for the manufacture of glass beads, glass bangles or glass mirrors at different times in south Asia, a major glass producing region and the regional distribution of key artefacts both within India and outside the region, in Africa, Europe or Southeast Asia. Some chapters also include extended examples of the archaeometry of ancient glasses. It makes an important contribution to archaeological, anthropological and analytical aspects of glass in South Asia. As such, it represents an invaluable resource for students through academic and industry researchers working in archaeological sciences, ancient knowledge system, pyrotechnology, historical archaeology, social archaeology and student of anthropology and history with an interest in glass and the archaeology of South Asia.
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Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN: 9780754645573
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 508
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Glass and Glazing looks at the conservation of one of the most important building materials, and its use in windows, roofing and walling. It considers the technological evolution of glass and glazing systems, the processes causing deterioration, and the practical application and long-term implications of common conservation materials and methods, as well as of alterations to improve performance.
Author: Susan Buys
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136000267
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 254
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The Conservation and Restoration of Ceramics brings together the wide range of current information relevant to the practising conservator. The book opens with a discussion of the fundamental nature of the ceramic medium, information which is of primary importance when selecting treatments or considering preventive conservation measures. Details on techniques are given in a series of chapters covering the restoration and conservation processes, but the emphasis is on the basic principles involved in the choice of materials and methods. The nature and properties of materials commonly in use are fully discussed and guidance is given on the facilities and equipment needed. Also covered in the book are old restoration materials and methods, the ethics of ceramics conservation, examination and recording, display treatments and emergency procedures. Now in paperback, this book will be invaluable to practising conservators and readers of conservation as well as of interest to museum curators and collectors.
Author: Andrew Balmford
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226036014
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 280
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This book tries to answer that question through a global journey in search of places where conservation efforts mean things are getting better, not worse an attempt to understand conservation success, celebrate it, and learn from it.
Author: Steve Clare
Publisher: Robert Hale
ISBN: 9780709088189
Category : Glass painting and staining
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The constantly evolving medium of stained glass, which combines form and function in a unique and beautiful way, has produced breathtaking works across the centuries. This book gives a personal viewpoint on the historical development of the art form, and is also a technical manual, describing the tools and techniques involved in the craft of stained glass.
