The restauration [i.e. restoration] of paintings
By: Knut Nicolaus ; editor, Christine Westphal ; [translated from German by Judith Hayward ... et al.].
Contributors: Westphal, Christine.
Publisher: Könemann
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Cologne
Language: eng
Number of pages: 422
Subjects: Painting -- Conservation and restoration.
Other titles: Restauration of paintings; Restoration of paintings
Description: Describes steps necessary for the preservation of paintings, including the supports, paint layer, and varnish layer. Outlines both traditional and contemporary techniques.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 392-406) and index.