Conservation of Cultural Heritage: Key Principles and Approaches by Hanna M. Szc

Description: Conservation of Cultural Heritage by Hanna M. Szczepanowska Introduction to Conservation in Museums covers the methods and practice needed for future museum professionals who will be working in various capacities with museum collections and artefacts. It also assits current professionals in the complex decision making processes that faces conservators on a daily basis. It will be of especial benefit to museum professional not trained in conservation.Covering a broad range of topics that are key to sound conservation in the museum Introduction to Conservation in Museums is an important tool for students and professional alike in ensuring that best practice is followed in the preservation of important collections. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Introduction to Conservation in Museums covers the methods and practice needed for future museum professionals who will be working in various capacities with museum collections and artefacts. It also assits current professionals in the complex decision making processes that faces conservators on a daily basis. It will be of especial benefit to museum professional not trained in conservation. Covering a broad range of topics that are key to sound conservation in the museum Introduction to Conservation in Museums is an important tool for students and professional alike in ensuring that best practice is followed in the preservation of important collections. Author Biography Hanna Szczepanowska is a conservator at the Smithsonian Institution. Formerly Adjunct Professor at George Washington University teaching on the Museum Preventive Conservation course for Art History, Museum Studies and Anthropology graduate programmes. Table of Contents Part 1 General Collection Care Practices 1. Conservation in a museum context 2. Preventive conservation 3. Collecting processing 4. Exhibit and storage Part 2 5. Plant origin 6. Organic materials – animal origin 7. Inorganic materials – metals 8. Inorganic materials – non-metal minerals and artefacts 9. Native Americans and Western concepts of preservation Review "I wish I had such a book when I began this work a few years ago. It is the perfect reference, written in a lovely style, making technical language easy to understand". -Marie E. Kujenga, Allegany Museum, USA "This work is an exceedingly valuable resource, covering a broad range of preservation issues including impacts of exhibition, environment and handling on all types of museum collections. The book also outlines care and handling requirements essential to those working with sensitive cultural materials. The information presented is at once practical, yet scholarly and based on the most current and extensive scientific research. It will serve collections care professionals and cultural heritage collections themselves very well for years to come."-D. Jordan Berson, SAA Preservation Publication Award Committee Review Quote "I wish I had such a book when I began this work a few years ago. It is the perfect reference, written in a lovely style, making technical language easy to understand". - Marie E. Kujenga, Allegany Museum, USA "This work is an exceedingly valuable resource, covering a broad range of preservation issues including impacts of exhibition, environment and handling on all types of museum collections. The book also outlines care and handling requirements essential to those working with sensitive cultural materials. The information presented is at once practical, yet scholarly and based on the most current and extensive scientific research. It will serve collections care professionals and cultural heritage collections themselves very well for years to come."-D. Jordan Berson, SAA Preservation Publication Award Committee Details ISBN0415674751 Language English ISBN-10 0415674751 ISBN-13 9780415674751 Media Book Format Paperback Short Title CONSERVATION OF CULTURAL HERIT Edition Description First Tion DEWEY 363.69 Illustrations Yes Pages 432 Imprint Routledge Subtitle Key Principles and Approaches Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-12-06 UK Release Date 2012-12-06 AU Release Date 2012-12-06 NZ Release Date 2012-12-06 Author Hanna M. Szczepanowska Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Alternative 9780415674744 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96207863;

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