Product Description

This extensive work not only describes the nature of conservation but also provides an ethical framework to which the conservation of objects as diverse as Old Masters to the ephemera of the twentieth century can be related.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #222543 in Books
• Published on: 2000-09-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

From the Back Cover
In his work Conservation Skills Chris Caple provides an overview of the issues facing conservators of historic and artistic works. This extensive work not only describes the nature of conservation but also provides an ethical framework to which the conservation of objects as diverse as 'old masters' to the ephemera of the 20th century can be related. Drawing on case studies of well-known objects such as the body of the Lindow Man, Michaelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoes and the Statue of Liberty the author addresses the following issues:
Perception, judgement and learning
Reasons for preserving the past
The nature and history of conservation
Conservation ethics
Recording, investigating, cleaning objects
Stabilisation and restoration
Preventive conservation
Decision making and responsibilities
The conservator has to fulfil a number of roles and make important decisions which are clearly defined in this comprehensive work , drawing on Chris Caple's many years as a conservator and an archaeologist.

Customer Reviews

Highly recommended for Conservation students
An absolute MUST for all Conservation students, studying at either under or post graduate level. Chris Caple's book covers all the basic principles in detail. It is well written and an interesting read with several case studies included.