{"title":"Thea B. van Oosten","description":"\u003cp\u003eThea B. van Oosten’s works delve into the intersection of materiality and creative practice, offering insightful explorations within the Arts \u0026amp; Culture sphere. Readers can expect thoughtful examinations of the properties and uses of materials, such as plastics, and their impact on contemporary art and design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer writing combines technical understanding with cultural context, making complex subjects accessible and engaging. For those interested in how physical materials shape artistic expression and creativity, Thea B. van Oosten provides a compelling and nuanced perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"properties-of-plastics-by-thea-b-van-oosten-9781606066935","title":"Properties of Plastics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA practical, comprehensive resource on the complex behaviours of plastics written expressly for conservation and cultural heritage professionals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost every museum in the world is confronted with plastics in their collections. Research initiatives and knowledge concerning the conservation of heritage objects made of plastics have proliferated over the last twenty-five years, necessitating this up-to-date, comprehensive resource. Intended as a highly practical guide for the conservation community, this authoritative book offers information essential to understanding plastics, polymers, and rubber\/elastomers and their behaviours in the cultural heritage context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNumerous graphs, diagrams, and illustrations allow readers to compare the mechanical, physical, thermal, and optical properties of these substances during conservation. Aimed at the hands-on museum practitioner, \u003cem\u003eProperties of Plastics\u003c\/em\u003e will assist professionals in choosing the appropriate methods and materials for preserving and treating plastic objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComplementing the main chapters, fifty-six illustrated \"fact sheets\" summarise, at a glance, the properties of those plastics most commonly found in museum collections. Six informative case studies present real-world examples of current conservation approaches to works of art and design made of plastics and rubber\/elastomers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the expert authorship of Thea B. van Oosten, conservation scientist, educator, and internationally regarded authority on the behaviour and properties of plastics, this instructive volume is destined to become an invaluable resource for the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47597543686380,"sku":"9781606066935","price":143.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17aa8c28c694672b57e6d09b4963e111.jpg?v=1777957801"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/thea-b-van-oosten.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}