Conservation Skills for the 21st Century av Chris Caple, Emily (Durham University) Williams

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<P><EM>Conservation Skills for the 21st Century</EM> provides a much-needed update to the original <I>Conservation Skills</I> volume, presenting an overview of current issues facing conservators of historic and artistic works. </P><P></P><P>Beginning with the basics - why the past is important, as well as an overview of the nature and history of conservation - the book allows the reader to develop a holistic appreciation of the subject. As with the first edition, this volume assists with the development of judgement in conservation students and young professionals. A selection of new case studies representing issues conservators are likely to face in the 21st century illustrates the crucial considerations that must be made when proposing and executing a conservation treatment. Incorporating recent developments and use of new technologies in conservation processes, the book also covers topics such as conservation ethics; recording and documentation; investigating and cleaning