Heritage Wood Investigation and Conservation of Art on Wood

This volume highlights recent research efforts in the conservation and investigation of works of art on wood. Through eleven case studies it showcases different experimental methods ranging from X-ray analysis of objects to the study of cross-sections made from micro-samples. New research focusing o...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Nevin, Austin (Editor), Sawicki, Malgorzata (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2019, 2019
Edition:1st ed. 2019
Series:Cultural Heritage Science
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1. An Investigation of the Feasibility of the Use of Gels and Emulsions in Cleaning of Wooden Gilded Surfaces. Part A: Removal of Brass-Based Overpainting
  • 2. New Consolidants for the Conservation of Archaeological Wood
  • 3. Analytical examination and conservation of East Asian lacquer works from European collections
  • 4. Technology for technology’s sake: The technical study of Gothic miniature boxwood carvings in the Thomson Collection at the Art Gallery of Ontario
  • 5. The use of a copper green oil paint in the interiors of Eidsvoll Manor in Norway: Analysis of a discoloured architectural paint from 1814
  • 6. A Polychrome Wooden Interior from Damascus: A Multi-Method Approach for the Identification of Manufacturing Techniques, Materials and Art Historical Background
  • 7. Christ on a donkey from the workshop of Michel and Gregor Erhart. Conservation and technological research
  • 8. Multi-disciplinaryapproach to the identification of authorship of The Last Judgement triptych from the National Museum in Gdańsk attributed to Hans Memling