On Canvas - Preserving the Structure of Paintings

The book "On Canvas" explores the history of canvas in Western art and its impact on the creative process, while also discussing new approaches to conservation, particularly with respect to lining. Written by a conservation practitioner and leader in conservation research, it is the first comprehensive look at this important subject.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 256 pages
\n Publication date: 21 January 2020
\n Publisher: Getty Trust Publications
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Throughout its extensive tenure in Western art, the canvas has wielded a profound influence on the creative process. Spanning from the Renaissance to the present day, encompassing movements such as Impressionism, Abstract Expressionism, and numerous other art historical epochs, the utilization of canvas has facilitated the augmentation of painting scale, the liberation of brushwork, and the embrace of spontaneity in technique. This captivating volume chronicles a portion of that illustrious history, in conjunction with corresponding advancements in conservation practice. Rather than solely dwelling on the customary concerns of cleaning and varnish removal, this volume delves into the preservation of a painting's structural integrity. By concentrating on recent studies on the fundamental nature of canvas and its mechanisms of deterioration, the book elucidates novel approaches to the conservation of both contemporary and historical art, encompassing reversible, passive, and preventive treatments, particularly with regard to lining. Authored by Stephen Hackney, a distinguished conservation practitioner and esteemed leader in conservation research, On Canvas emerges as the inaugural book to offer a comprehensive exploration of this vital subject, destined to assume an indispensable role within the field.

\n Weight: 872g\n
Dimension: 203 x 254 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781606066263\n \n