Ancient Rome - Art architecture and history - Softcover

Ada Gabucci

 
9780892366569: Ancient Rome - Art architecture and history

Synopsis

This volume on paintings conservation includes more than seventy texts ranging from the fifteenth century to the present day. Some are classic and highly influential writings; others, although little known when first published, in retrospect reflect important themes and issues in the history of the field. Many appear here in English for the first time. Divided into six sections: An Historical Miscellany, History of the Profession, Study of Artists' Materials and Techniques, Structural Interventions, Philosophical and Practical Approaches to Cleaning and Restoration, and Cleaning Controversies.

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About the Author

Ada Gabucci is the editor of the magisterial study The Colosseum, also from Getty Publications.

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