The conservation of medieval polychrome wood sculpture : history, theory, practice /
Medieval polychrome wood sculptures are complex objects, bearers of long and complicated histories. This book is the first in English to offer a comprehensive overview of the conservation of these objects. The book begins with chapters on the history, techniques and meanings of these works, then dis...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Los Angeles :
Getty Conservation Institute,
[2020].
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| Summary: | Medieval polychrome wood sculptures are complex objects, bearers of long and complicated histories. This book is the first in English to offer a comprehensive overview of the conservation of these objects. The book begins with chapters on the history, techniques and meanings of these works, then discusses examination, documentation and treatment. There are also four case studies. |
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| Physical Description: | xvi, 278 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 27 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781606066553 1606066552 |