Caring for Your Cherished Possessions: The Experts' Guide to Cleaning, Preserving, and Protecting Your China, Silver,
ISBN: 9780517882269 / Angielski / Miękka / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. An invaluable guide for everyone who owns fine and precious things and wants to know how to maintain their beauty and value. Whether it's art objects, furnishings, or textiles, this complete, practical book provides state-of-the-art and traditional techniques for effective preservation and restoration.
An invaluable guide for everyone who owns fine and precious things and wants to know how to maintain their beauty and value. Whether it's art objects,...
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65,52 zł |
Digital Heritage
ISBN: 9780750661836 / Angielski / Twarda / 608 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In the fields of documentation and conservation of cultural heritage assets, there is a constant need for higher quality records and better analytical tools for extracting information about the condition of artefacts. Digital photography and digital image processing provide these capabilities, and recent technological advances in both fields promise new levels of performance for the capture and understanding of colour images. This inter-disciplinary book covers the imaging of decorated surfaces in historical buildings and the digitisation of documents, paintings and objects in museums and...
In the fields of documentation and conservation of cultural heritage assets, there is a constant need for higher quality records and better analytical...
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704,29 zł |
Contemporary Theory of Conservation
ISBN: 9780750662246 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Classical theories of conservation are well known in the heritage community, but in the last two decades thinking has shifted, and classical theory has faced increasing criticism. Contemporary Theory of Conservation brings together current ideas in conservation theory, presenting a structured, coherent analysis of the subject for the first time.This engaging and readable text is split into 3 parts. The first, Fundamentals of conservation, addresses the identity of conservation itself, and problems arising when classical conservation theories are applied. The second part, Questioning classical...
Classical theories of conservation are well known in the heritage community, but in the last two decades thinking has shifted, and classical theory ha...
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166,89 zł |
Radiography of Cultural Material
ISBN: 9780750663472 / Angielski / Miękka / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Radiography can be an invaluable tool for the study of a diverse array of cultural materials including metals, ceramics, paper, paintings and human and animal remains. In this book, experts in the field bring to life their experiences with the different materials, describing the techniques that can be employed to discover the stories behind the objects. This second edition, available in paperback for the first time, includes new case studies and images, as well as whole new sections on digital imaging, quality control and animal mummies.
Radiography can be an invaluable tool for the study of a diverse array of cultural materials including metals, ceramics, paper, paintings and human an...
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573,87 zł |
Natural Materials: Sources, Properties, and Uses
ISBN: 9780750665285 / Angielski / Twarda / 222 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Most museums collections contain a variety of natural materials, and a diverse range of knowledge is necessary to keep them at their best. This book studies the composition, structure and properties of natural materials, and discusses the potential hazards they face and the appropriate conservation techniques to use for each.
Most museums collections contain a variety of natural materials, and a diverse range of knowledge is necessary to keep them at their best. This book s...
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704,29 zł |
X-Radiography of Textiles, Dress and Related Objects
ISBN: 9780750666329 / Angielski / Twarda / 360 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. X-radiography of textile objects reveals hidden features as well as unexpected components and materials. This non-destructive technique throws light on construction, manufacturing techniques, use, wear, repair, patterns of decay and dating. X-radiography improves artefact documentation and interpretation as well as guiding conservation approaches by enhancing understanding.This book explores techniques for X-raying textiles. It describes approaches to image interpretation and explains how, through digitisation and digital image manipulation, maximum information can be realised. Case studies...
X-radiography of textile objects reveals hidden features as well as unexpected components and materials. This non-destructive technique throws light o...
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704,29 zł |
Antiques and the Stately Homes: The Story of Castle Fairs
ISBN: 9781412054911 / Angielski / Miękka / 148 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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77,49 zł |
Conservation
ISBN: 9780750682015 / Angielski / Twarda / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. 'Principles of Conservation' is a multi-perspective critical analysis of the ethics that guide the conservation profession.
'Principles of Conservation' is a multi-perspective critical analysis of the ethics that guide the conservation profession.
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704,29 zł |
Airstreams: Custom Interiors
ISBN: 9780764335396 / Angielski / Miękka / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Few shapes rolling down the highway are as instantly recognizable as silver Airstream trailer homes. With over 200 sparkling color images and engaging text, this book presents David Winick's adventure re-creating custom-built Airstream home trailers that date from1948 to 2007, including his 75th Anniversary Bambi trailer. The challenge of making functional and beautiful small living spaces helped drive the restoration work. Learn the process, beginning with empty shells and ending with rolling Airstream art. This book will enlighten the growing legion of Airstream aficionados, architects and...
Few shapes rolling down the highway are as instantly recognizable as silver Airstream trailer homes. With over 200 sparkling color images and engaging...
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144,50 zł |
Yog Aur Bhojan Dwara Rogo Ka Ilaj
ISBN: 9789381448502 / Hindi / Miękka / 162 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The world well-known scientific fact that Yoga and Meditation techniques and balanced Diet and Nutrition will make you healthy by disease-free. This book is guaranteed to your health. Needs described in this rule, control and treatment practices to adopt.
The world well-known scientific fact that Yoga and Meditation techniques and balanced Diet and Nutrition will make you healthy by disease-free. This b...
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109,20 zł |
Conservation of 20th Century Furniture
ISBN: 9780750656023 / Angielski / Twarda / 336 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Conservation of 20th Century Furniture provides a comprehensive coverage of materials and techniques that are encountered in twentieth century furniture, through both a contextual point of view and through a range of practice perspectives. After putting both the design and manufacture, and the conservation, of 20th centry furniture into context, this volume then offers an A-Z of materials. Within each chapter a wide variety of material types are discussed observed, analysed and contextualized, and further sources for consultation provided. The... Conservation of 20th Century Furniture provides a comprehensive coverage of materials and techniques that are encountered in tw... |
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1121,64 zł |
Conservation of Plastics
ISBN: 9780750664950 / Angielski / Twarda / 286 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Plastic objects are included more than ever in museums and galleries collections these days, but these items can start to deteriorate when they a just a few years old. In this book Yvonne Shashoua provides the essential knowledge needed to keep plastic pieces in the best possible condition so that they can continue to be enjoyed for many years. The historical development of plastics, as well as the technology, their physical and chemical properties, identification, degradation and conservation are all clearly and concisely covered within this single volume, making it an invaluable reference...
Plastic objects are included more than ever in museums and galleries collections these days, but these items can start to deteriorate when they a just...
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704,29 zł |
Architectural Tiles: Conservation and Restoration
ISBN: 9780415840583 / Angielski / Twarda / 246 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This new edition of Architectural Tiles: Conservation and Restoration continues to inform and educate on appropriate means towards the preservation of this valuable heritage. It not only contains new and up to date information on materials, practical methods, and historical research but also reflects changes in the attitudes, outlook and perceptions within the wider conservation, architectural heritage and construction communities which give a new dimension to the conservation and restoration techniques described in the previous edition. The growing interest in the preservation of post war...
This new edition of Architectural Tiles: Conservation and Restoration continues to inform and educate on appropriate means towards the preservation of...
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704,29 zł |
Oil Lamps A Guide To Their Care And Operation
ISBN: 9781495995682 / Angielski / Miękka / 74 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Anyone Who Owns An Oil Lamp Should Read This Book. Oil Lamps A Guide To Their Care And Operation is a small book HUGE in essential information. Instantly learn these important must do precautions about oil lamps. The 1 crucial rule to avoid a calamitous explosion 6 essential steps to light your oil lamp safely. How to safely site your lamp. 3 actions never to do when cleaning your antique oil lamp. Would you like to learn more? Get started right away and learn the 7 important and essential steps to perform after installing a new wick in your Aladdin lamp. Plus much more because safety when...
Anyone Who Owns An Oil Lamp Should Read This Book. Oil Lamps A Guide To Their Care And Operation is a small book HUGE in essential information. Instan...
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67,56 zł |
Never Enough: Confessions of a Capricious Collector
ISBN: 9781491772874 / Angielski / Miękka / 198 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. From a basic Boy Scout knife and other simple pocketknives to rare Persian rugs, and from a strong interest in historic American clay jugs to fine Asian jade pieces, author Dr. John E. Burke has collected it all. In Never Enough, he describes his life journey through collecting, and at the same time explores why man is a collecting species. This memoir offers a look inside the mind of a passionate, knowledgeable collector as he discusses his progression from a curious neophyte to a proficient, expert collector in each of his eight domains. Burke walks through the stages of... From a basic Boy Scout knife and other simple pocketknives to rare Persian rugs, and from a strong interest in historic American clay jugs to fine ... |
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74,04 zł |
The Care and Repair of Antique Furniture
ISBN: 9781516899081 / Angielski / Miękka / 198 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A must have addition to the library of any professional or amateur restorer and conservator. Indeed a book that will be of assistance to anyone with an interest in antique furniture. After a brief history of furniture development it explains in easy to understand and practical terms the techniques required to repair and restore a variety of furniture types. Topics covered include: Dismantling and re-assembling furniture, repairing joints, splicing, colouring, polishing, veneering, marquetry and much more. Written by a restorer with a lifetime of experience working for both museums and private...
A must have addition to the library of any professional or amateur restorer and conservator. Indeed a book that will be of assistance to anyone with a...
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72,61 zł |
Contemporary Theory of Conservation
ISBN: 9781138130241 / Angielski / Twarda / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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704,29 zł |
Conservation of Building and Decorative Stone
ISBN: 9781138142749 / Angielski / Twarda / 466 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. One of the problems which beset the practical conservation of stone buildings is the fragmentation of the disciplines involved. This book, with both volumes now available as one invaluable paperback, brings these disciplines together by the involvement of contributors with different experiences and approaches to the same material. Part one is an introduction to the complexities and background history of stone conservation followed by the most comprehensive description yet produced of the building and decorative stones used in the British Isles.In part two, practitioners involved in stone...
One of the problems which beset the practical conservation of stone buildings is the fragmentation of the disciplines involved. This book, with both v...
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678,21 zł |
Radiography of Cultural Material
ISBN: 9781138142381 / Angielski / Twarda / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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704,29 zł |
Materials for Conservation: Organic Consolidants, Adhesives and Coatings
ISBN: 9781138128101 / Angielski / Twarda / 490 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Materials in Conservation is the definitive introduction to the properties of materials used in conservation. The continual struggle of conservators to ameliorate the deterioration of objects has led to increasing use of synthetic polymers. These materials are part of the sophisticated technology that has been developed to augment and often replace traditional materials and methods. Conservators therefore have a wider range of techniques available. However, they must be able to appreciate the potentials and pitfalls of any proposed technique. The first section explains... Materials in Conservation is the definitive introduction to the properties of materials used in conservation. The continual struggle of co... |
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704,29 zł |