The Expanded Field of Conservation

This volume reconsiders the definition of art conservation through the lenses of theory, ethics, culture, and history, challenging inherited thinking and broadening the scope of the field. It discusses the conservation of global painting practices, cold storage and digitization, conservation within institutions, and the decolonization of art conservation, and seeks to consider the implications of conservation beyond museum walls.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 14 February 2023
Publisher: Yale University Press

Thought-provoking and timely, this comprehensive volume challenges inherited thinking on art conservation practice and purposefully reconsiders the very definition of the field. Scholars from diverse corners of the globe come together to explore a range of critical topics, including the conservation of global painting practices, the challenges of cold storage and digitization, the role of conservation within institutions, and the urgent need for decolonizing art conservation. The authors aim to expand the horizons of conservation practice and push the boundaries that traditionally separate it from art history and art-making. They delve into the profound implications of conservation beyond the confines of museum walls. This esteemed volume in the Clark Studies in the Visual Arts series continues to uphold its tradition of providing a nuanced and insightful exploration of vital themes in the field. Distributed for the Clark Art Institute, it serves as a valuable resource for scholars, practitioners, and enthusiasts alike.

Dimension: 241 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780300266948