- 266 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
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About this book
Conservation and Exhibitions: Packing, Transport, Storage, and Environmental Considerations presents the theory and practice in exhibitions conservation. The book aims to promote better conservation practices and less wear and tear of works of art. Topics discussed in the book include conservation principles, examining and reporting a work of art's structural stability, preparation and handling, and storage. Traditional and newer packing techniques, case and container design and construction, transportation modes, strategies and equipment, and loan agreements and insurance are also covered in detail. Conservator practitioners, exhibition organizers, technicians, and transportation specialists will find the book very useful.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Conservation and Exhibitions: Packing, Transport, Storage, and Environmental Considerations
- Copyright Page
- Series Editors' Preface
- Preface
- Table of Contents
- Chapter 1. Introduction
- Chapter 2. Conservation principles
- Chapter 3. Examination procedures and reporting
- Chapter 4. Preparation and handling
- Chapter 5. Storage
- Chapter 6. Traditional and newer packing techniques
- Chapter 7. Case and container design and construction
- Chapter 8. Controlled environment travelling cases and their monitoring
- Chapter 9. Controlled case environments for exhibitions
- Chapter 10. Transportation modes, strategies and equipment
- Chapter 11. Special exhibition galleries
- Chapter 12. Loan agreements and insurance
- Chapter 13. Vandalism, fire and emergencies
- Chapter 14. Standards and conservation guidelines
- References and Notes
- Appendices
- Index