Conservation Skills for the 21st Century - Judgement, Method, and Decision-Making - 2nd Edition

Conservation Skills for the 21st Century provides a much-needed update to the original Conservation Skills volume, presenting an overview of current issues facing conservators of historic and artistic works.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 objects; stabilisation and restoration; values, decision-making, and responsibilities; preventive conservation; approaches to the treatment of working and socially active objects; sustainability in conservation; and the conservator's role as advocate.With detailed case studies and written in a clear, accessible style, Conservation Skills for the 21st Century remains essential reading for student conservators and conservation professionals around the globe working across a wide range of conservation disciplines.

Product details

• Authors: Chris Caple, Chris Williams Caple, Emily Williams, Williams Emily
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.05.2023
• EAN: 9780367443320
• ISBN: 978-0-367-44332-0
• No. of pages: 298
• Dimensions: 175 mm x 245 mm x 15 mm
• Series: Print on Demand
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Miscellaneous; Conservation, restoration & care of artworks, ART / Conservation & Preservation, ART / Museum Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, Archaeology, Museology & heritage studies, Museology and heritage studies, Conservation, restoration and care of artworks