Conservation Skills for the 21st Century: Judgement, Method, and Decision Making

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 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; Preventative 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-- Provided By Publisher.