Conservation and Restoration of Glass
2nd Edition
Published on 30. June 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
424 pages
978-0-367-60636-7 (ISBN)
Description
Conservation and Restoration of Glass is an in-depth guide to the materials and practices required for the care and preservation of glass objects. It provides thorough coverage of both theoretical and practical aspects of glass conservation.
This new edition of Newton and Davison's original book, Conservation of Glass, includes sections on the nature of glass, the historical development and technology of glassmaking, and the deterioration of glass. Professional conservators will welcome the inclusion of recommendations for examination and documentation. Incorporating treatment of both excavated glass and historic and decorative glass, the book provides the knowledge required by conservators and restorers and is invaluable for anyone with glass objects in their care.
This new edition of Newton and Davison's original book, Conservation of Glass, includes sections on the nature of glass, the historical development and technology of glassmaking, and the deterioration of glass. Professional conservators will welcome the inclusion of recommendations for examination and documentation. Incorporating treatment of both excavated glass and historic and decorative glass, the book provides the knowledge required by conservators and restorers and is invaluable for anyone with glass objects in their care.
Reviews / Votes
Reviews of the first edition:'It is without question a must for people interested in the art of glass conservation' Stained Glass Quarterly
'this book provides some extremely useful information and will be of great
assistance to conservators who wish to understand the complexities of the nature of glass corrosion and the various treatments available.'
Studies in Conservation
'.... this book is long overdue, but worth the wait ... an invaluable addition to the
restorer's and conservator's libraries'.
Professional Stained Glass
'.... a definitive text ... a delightful book to possess'.
Glass Technology
"Without question, the author offers a useful and thorough reference on glass as a material, its historical development, and the mechanisms of deterioration and preservation." - JAIC, Fall/Winter 2004
"Conservation and Restoration of Glass is a valuable resource for students, conservators, restorers, and anyone else who is interested in the complex nature and behaviour of glass. The additions and improvements to the previous edition add significantly to all its original strengths." - Journal of the American Institute for Conservation, Fall/Winter 2004
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
816 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-367-60636-7 (9780367606367)
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Additional editions
Sandra Davison | R.G. Newton
Conservation and Restoration of Glass
E-Book
05/2008
2nd Edition
Routledge
€39.49
Available for download
Sandra Davison | R.G. Newton
Conservation and Restoration of Glass
E-Book
05/2008
2nd Edition
Routledge
€39.49
Available for download
Sandra Davison | R.G. Newton
Conservation and Restoration of Glass
Book
01/2003
2nd Edition
Butterworth-Heinemann
€235.61
Shipment within 15-20 days
Persons
Sandra Davison, R.G. Newton
Content
Introduction, The nature of glass, Historic development, Technology, Deterioration of glass , Materials used for glass conservation, Technical examination, Conservation and Restoration of glass, Appendix I Materials, Appendix II Sources of information, Glossary, Bibliography, Index.