Conservation Skills for the 21st Century: Judgement, Method, and Decision-Making

Conservation Skills for the 21st Century provides an overview of current issues facing conservators of historic and artistic works, assisting with the development of judgement and covering topics such as conservation ethics, recording and documentation, investigating and cleaning objects, stabilisation and restoration, values, decision-making, and responsibilities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 298 pages
Publication date: 12 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Conservation Skills for the 21st Century is a vital update to the original Conservation Skills volume, offering a comprehensive overview of the current challenges faced by conservators of historic and artistic works. The book begins by delving into the fundamentals, including the importance of the past, an introduction to the nature and history of conservation, and the development of a holistic understanding of the subject. Similar to the first edition, this volume serves as a valuable tool for cultivating judgment among conservation students and young professionals. To illustrate the critical considerations involved in proposing and executing conservation treatments, a selection of new case studies showcases the issues conservators are likely to encounter in the 21st century. By incorporating recent developments and the use of new technologies in conservation processes, the book addresses a wide range of topics, including conservation ethics, recording and documentation, object investigation and cleaning, stabilisation and restoration, values, decision-making, responsibilities, preventive conservation, approaches to treating working and socially active objects, sustainability in conservation, and the conservator's role as an advocate.

Written in a clear and accessible style, Conservation Skills for the 21st Century includes detailed case studies that make it an essential reading for student conservators and conservation professionals worldwide. The book's relevance extends across various conservation disciplines, ensuring that practitioners have the latest knowledge and skills to preserve and protect our cultural heritage for future generations.

Weight: 580g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367443320
Edition number: 2 ed