Manual on the conservation of paintings.
Contributors: International Institute of Intellectual Co-operation.; International Council of Museums.; State University College at Buffalo. Dept. of Art Conservation.
Publisher: Archetype Publications
Published: 1997
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 296
ISBN-13: 9781873132418
Subjects: Painting -- Conservation and restoration
Other titles: Art Conservation Department Library
Description: A guide for curators and collectors on the conservation of casel paintings.
Notes: "This Archetype ed., first published in 1997 is an unabridged republication of the work originally published by the International Institute of Intellectual Co-operation in 1940:--verso.

"International Council of Museums."

Art Conservation Department Library.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-270) and index.
Table of contents: title: pt. 1: Conservation; title: I. General principles applying to the conservation of painting in museums; title: Methods of investigation applied to the examination of pictures: A. General methods of examination applied to pictures; title: B. Special methods of examination applied to pictures; title: I. Methods applied direct to the pictures; title: II. Special methods applied to samples take from pictures; title: III. The surroundings; title: IV. The action of light on paintings; title: V. Effects of candle smokes and certain methods of heating; title: VI. Reactions of the constituent parts of paints to humidity and temperature changes; title: VII. Heating and air conditioning; title: VIII. Local protective and precautionary measures; title: IX. Protection against fire; title: X. Transport and packing of paintings; title: pt. 2: Restoration; title: XI. General principles concerning the restoration of paintings; title: XII. Maladies and treatment of the varnish layer; title: A. Composition of varnishes; title: B. Maladies and treatment of varnishes; title: C. Removal of varnishes; title: D. Methods of varnishing; title: E. Dulling of varnishes; title: XIII. Maladies and treatment of the paint layer; title: A. Composition of the painting layer; title: I. Media; title: II. Pigments; title: B. Changes in the paint layer: I. Changes due to the structure of the paint layer; title: II. Changes due to the support and ground; title: III. Deterioration due to the varnish layer; title: IV. Deterioration due to accidental causes or previous interference; title: C. Treatment and restoration; title: D. Gold ground; title: Gilding; title: XIV. Maladies and treatment of the ground; title: XV. Maladies and treatment of canvas; title: A. Texture, characteristics, properties; title: B. General measures of protection; title: C. Care and treatment: I. Local repairs; title: II. Relining; title: III. Transfer; title: XVI. Maladies and treatment of wooden supports - A. Destruction of wood parasite; title: B. Repairs, consolidation, transfer : I. Large cracks, crevices. Cross-battening; title: II. Warping; title: III. Blisters, plaking of the paint and ground. Plywood and transfer; title: IV. Other deteriorations; title: XVII: Other supports.