Conservation and Restoration of Glass

ISBN-13: 9780750643412 / Angielski / Twarda / 2003 / 392 str.

Sandra Davison; Sandra Davidson; Roy Newton

Opis

This second edition includes a complete chemical examination of the causes of the deterioration of glass and discusses the possibilities of damage conservation techniques. It provides the theoretical background and the practical procedures used in conserving different kinds of glass, including vessel glass and excavated waterlogged glass.

Recenzje

Reviews of the first edition:

'It is without question a must for people interested in the art of glass conservation' Stained Glass Quarterly

'this book provides some extremely useful information and will be of great
assistance to conservators who wish to understand the complexities of the nature of glass corrosion and the various treatments available.'
Studies in Conservation

'.... this book is long overdue, but worth the wait ... an invaluable addition to the
restorer's and conservator's libraries'.
Professional Stained Glass

'.... a definitive text ... a delightful book to possess'.
Glass Technology

"Without question, the author offers a useful and thorough reference on glass as a material, its historical development, and the mechanisms of deterioration and preservation." - JAIC, Fall/Winter 2004

"Conservation and Restoration of Glass is a valuable resource for students, conservators, restorers, and anyone else who is interested in the complex nature and behaviour of glass. The additions and improvements to the previous edition add significantly to all its original strengths." - Journal of the American Institute for Conservation, Fall/Winter 2004

Spis treści

Introduction, The nature of glass, Historic development, Technology, Deterioration of glass , Materials used for glass conservation, Technical examination, Conservation and Restoration of glass, Appendix I Materials, Appendix II Sources of information, Glossary, Bibliography, Index.

O autorze

Sandra Davison, R.G. Newton