Conservation treatment methodology / Barbara Appelbaum.

Collection type	Library
Author	Appelbaum, Barbara.;
Call Number	069.53 App
Document type	Monograph
Year	2007.
Pagination	xxix, 437 p. ; 22 cm.
Publisher	Butterworth-Heinemann,
Note	Formerly CIP. Includes bibliographical references and index. "Conservation Treatment Methodology presents a systematic approach to decision-making for conservation treatments. The methodology is applicable to all cultural property, independent of object type or material, and its use will enable conservators to be more confident in their treatment decisions." "Conservation Treatment Methodology is illustrated with numerous examples that emphasize the equal importance of the physical and cultural aspects of objects for decision-making. This book also explains how the history of an object and the meaning that it holds for its owner or custodian contribute to determining its treatment." "Conservation Treatment Methodology is an essential text for conservators, historic preservation specialists, and restorers, as well a s students. Since it is not a technical manual about how to carry out treatments, this book will also be of value to art historians and museum personnel who work with conservators."--BOOK JACKET.
Place made	Oxford

Abstract

Characterizing the object -- The characterization grid -- Quadrant I-The physical examination--Quadrant II-The role of science in object characterization -- Quadrant III-Non material aspects of the object -- Quadrant IV-Lifetime of the cultural object -- Establishing the goal of treatment -- The concept of the ideal state -- Values analysis, the timeline, and the ideal state -- Determining the realistic goal of treatment -- Preservation and the goal of treatment -- Traditional conservation concepts and t he methodology -- Choosing a treatment -- Choice of treatment materials -- Choice of treatment methods -- Documentation and treatment -- The purposes of treatment documentation -- Creating treatment documentation -- Treating the object.