Conservation at the Art Institute of Chicago - Brossura

Zuccari, Frank; Stratis, Harriet K.; Etc.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0300113420 ISBN 13: 9780300113426

Casa editrice: Art Inst of Chicago, 2006

Riassunto

This fascinating volume explores how research, craft, and technology are united in the Art Institute of Chicago’s mission to preserve its collection and further art-historical knowledge. Addressing the many challenges conservators face, the publication highlights their work on objects from throughout the museum, including books, furniture, electronic media, paintings, photographs, posters, sculpture, and textiles.

An introductory essay traces the development of the profession and its specific history at the Art Institute. Case studies written by the museum’s conservators and curators examine diverse works ranging from an ancient Egyptian statue of Osiris to Bruce Nauman’s video Clown Torture. The authors explore how they determine appropriate treatment, uncover an artist’s intentions and techniques, and employ pathbreaking new technologies.

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L'autore

FRANK ZUCCARI is executive director of Conservation and HARRIET STRATIS is Prints and Drawings conservator, both at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Product Description

Book by Zuccari Frank Stratis Harriet

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Art Inst of Chicago
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0300113420
• ISBN 13: 9780300113426
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 112