Conservation of Cultural Heritage

Name: Conservation of Cultural Heritage
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9780415674744
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Key Principles and Approaches

By Hanna M. Szczepanowska

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Conservation of Cultural Heritage by Hanna M. Szczepanowska is a comprehensive guide for museum professionals and students dedicated to preserving artefacts and collections. It explores essential conservation methods and practices, helping both novices and experienced conservators navigate complex decision-making processes. The book covers a wide range of topics fundamental to sound conservation, making it an invaluable reference to ensure best practices in maintaining cultural heritage within museums.
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This book is ideal for museum professionals, conservators, and students seeking a solid foundation in conservation techniques. It is particularly suited for those without prior conservation training who are involved in caring for museum collections and artefacts.

This textbook aims to provide a broad overview of museum conservation and preservation, ranging across both more traditional approaches to art and archaeological artefacts, and more modern ethical and philosophical concerns relating to the conservation and preservation of anthropological collections, and the material culture of indigenous ...

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Introduction to Conservation in Museums covers the methods and practice needed for future museum professionals who will be working in various capacities with museum collections and artefacts. It also assists current professionals in the complex decision-making processes that face conservators on a daily basis.

It will be of especial benefit to museum professionals not trained in conservation. Covering a broad range of topics that are key to sound conservation in the museum, Introduction to Conservation in Museums is an important tool for students and professionals alike in ensuring that best practice is followed in the preservation of important collections.

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Praised for its clear, accessible style and thorough coverage, the book is hailed as "the perfect reference" for conservation professionals. Reviewers highlight its practical yet scholarly approach, grounded in current scientific research. It is recognised as a vital resource for understanding preservation challenges, including the effects of exhibition, environment, and handling on delicate cultural materials.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780415674744

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 December 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 960g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

Hanna Szczepanowska is a conservator at the Smithsonian Institution. Formerly Adjunct Professor at George Washington University teaching on the Museum Preventive Conservation course for Art History, Museum Studies and Anthropology graduate programmes.