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Bibliography |
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Painting Materials: A
Short Encyclopedia
R.J.Stout, G.L. Gettens. Dover Publications |
A concise and indispensable guide to all
materials in painting from panel construction terms to the origins and
history of the use of pigments |
Cleaning of Paintings:
Problems and Potentialities
H. Ruhemann |
First published in the 1960s, this is an
interesting and well illustrated book about his work at the National
Gallery |
The Artist's Handbook
of Materials and Techniques
Ralph Mayer, Steven Sheehan (Editor) |
Useful to the practicing artist, a great
introduction to painting materials, supports etc. |
Craftsman's Handbook
Cennini
Dover Publications |
A fascinating historical document about
contemporary practice in early Renaissance art. |
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Art in the Making:
Italian Painting Before 1400 David Bomford, et al.
National Gallery |
Authoritative guide to techniques and materials
used to produce early Renaissance art. This is an example of how
conservation can contribute to our understanding an appreciation of the
paintings we see on the wall and what is often missed, in my experience, in
art history. |
Impressionism: Art in
the Making
David Bomford, et al
National Gallery Company Ltd |
The same as above for Impressionist paintings |
The National Trust
Manual of Housekeeping
David Winfield (Foreword), et al.
Penguin Books |
This book is a useful guide to caring for all
objects in the home (including those found in my 30's semi) using common sense and a pragmatic
approach. Difficult to obtain now, but worth watching out for. |
The Museum Environment
Garry Thomson.
Architectural Press |
An academic book on environmental management -
an essential part of conservation. Not bedtime reading. |