ICOM Committee for Conservation Tenth Triennial Meeting, Washington DC, U. S. A.: Preprints (2 Volumem Set) (English and French Edition)

The ICOM Committee for Conservation Triennial meetings are the largest gatherings of conservation professionals held. This book includes a wide range of papers on the many different aspects of conservation. Nearly 200 contributions are included, both presented papers and posters. They are grouped into chapters which match the interests of the different working groups. The following topics are therefore covered: scientific examination of works of art, study of painting techniques, structural restoration of paintings on canvas, ethnographic materials, documentation, polychromed sculpture, modern and contemporary art, wet archaeological materials, photographic records, textiles, stone, theory and history of restoration, care of works of art in transit, natural history collections, graphic documents, mural paintings and mosaics, resins - characterization and evaluation, lighting and climate control, conservation of leathercraft and related objects, easel paintings on rigid support, glass, ceramics and related materials, training in conservation and restoration, metals, icons, rock art and control of biodeterioration.