ABSTRACT
The Conservation and Restoration of Ceramics brings together the wide range of current information relevant to the practising conservator. The book opens with a discussion of the fundamental nature of the ceramic medium, information which is of primary importance when selecting treatments or considering preventive conservation measures.
Details on techniques are given in a series of chapters covering the restoration and conservation processes, but the emphasis is on the basic principles involved in the choice of materials and methods. The nature and properties of materials commonly in use are fully discussed and guidance is given on the facilities and equipment needed.
Also covered in the book are old restoration materials and methods, the ethics of ceramics conservation, examination and recording, display treatments and emergency procedures.
Now in paperback, this book will be invaluable to practising conservators and readers of conservation as well as of interest to museum curators and collectors.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |59 pages
Part One
chapter |15 pages
The technology of ceramics
chapter |11 pages
The deterioration of ceramics
chapter |11 pages
Preventive care of ceramics
chapter |20 pages
Examination and recording
part |100 pages
Part Two
chapter |11 pages
The development of ceramics conservation
chapter |10 pages
Removal of previous restoration materials
chapter |15 pages
Cleaning
chapter |7 pages
Reinforcement and consolidation
chapter |13 pages
Bonding
chapter |20 pages
Replacement of lost material
chapter |10 pages
Retouching: the theory
chapter |12 pages
Retouching: the practice
part |44 pages
Part Three
chapter |15 pages
Planning and equipping the studio
chapter |27 pages
Materials for ceramics conservation
part |20 pages
Part Four