Facture: Conservation, Science, Art History: Volume 6: Workshops and Studios

The National Gallery of Art's biennial conservation research journal Facture Volume 6 explores the themes of workshops and studios in different cultural contexts and various media, offering valuable insights for conservators, art historians, and scientific researchers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 178 pages
Publication date: 24 October 2023
Publisher: Yale University Press

The National Gallery of Art's biennial conservation research journal Facture presents a comprehensive examination of artists' workshops and studios across history and media. In its sixth volume, titled "Workshops and Studios," the journal delves into diverse themes related to these creative spaces. The essays included in this volume, written by esteemed scholars and experts, explore a range of topics, including the serialization practices in the Della Robbia workshop, the artistic approaches of early twentieth-century French bronze founders, the restoration histories of French marbles from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the intricate relationship between an artist's technique and the strict competition guidelines of the Prix de Rome, the creation of a manuscript by Joris Hoefnagel, and the collaborative nature of an early draft of Freydal commissioned by the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I.

The essays are accompanied by detailed photography, providing readers with a visual feast that enhances their understanding of the discussed topics. This volume is a valuable resource for conservators, art historians, and scientific researchers alike, offering insightful perspectives and methodologies that contribute to the preservation and study of artistic heritage.

Distributed by the National Gallery of Art in Washington, this publication showcases the rich artistic traditions and historical significance of workshops and studios throughout the ages. It serves as a testament to the enduring power of creativity and the preservation efforts that ensure the preservation of our cultural heritage for future generations.

Weight: 920g
Dimension: 204 x 281 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780300273366