Scientific Examination for the Investigation of Paintings:

A Handbook for Conservators-restorers D. Pinna; M. Galeotti, R.Mazzeo, ISBN: 8870384581 224 pag. ; ill . col 250 cm. 24x 17 brossura year 2010 price: € 60 special price: € 30
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Second reprint October 2014

This volume, a friendly-consulting handbook, stems from professionals involved in the European project EU-ARTECH to address a particular need in the field of scientific analyses applied to cultural heritage conservation. The handbook is specifically addressed to conservator-restorers to illustrate the role played by scientific examinations in the investigation of panel and canvas paintings by explaining some analytical techniques - what they are and why they are used, what are their limits, and what kind of effects/results they are expected to supply.

Contents:

1. Structure of Paintings

2. Wooden Support

3. Canvas Support

4. Underawing, Ground/Prming Layers

5. Oaint Layers

6.Gilding and other Metallic Covers/Layers

7. Varnish Layers 8. Non-Destructive and Micro Destructive Techniques