Anglický jazyk

Bronze Behaving Badly

Vydavateľstvo: ABL Press London
Rok vydania: 2021
Formát: Paperback
Rozmer: 229 x 152 mm
Jazyk: Anglický jazyk
ISBN: 9781916435193

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O knihe

Learn The Principles of Bronze Conservation

Lucy Branch runs a bronze conservation company, Antique Bronze Ltd, in London and has worked on some of the most well-known bronze statues, monuments and architectural features in the UK. In this book, she teaches the principles of bronze conservation for those who have had no formal training in the field. She brings her practical expertise together with academic knowledge in an easy and relatable way that will guide you towards a better understanding of how to care for outdoor bronze.

This book is for you if:You want to be confident about bronze conservation so that you don't have to rely on others to advise you
You'd like to be able to write specifications and guide conservation contractors
You'd like to be able to use the right language and ask the right questions of contractors and discern whether they know their subject
You need to understand why your bronze is behaving badly and be able to shape a plan to do something about it
You want to build your professional development
You want to ensure you are doing the best for the bronzes in your care

Areas covered in the book:

Key definitions
The Significance of Bronze
Bronze in Context
How Bronze Features are Made
Science around bronze and its degradation
Corrosion: The ways bronze corrodes
Common Causes of Degradation
Ethics of Bronze Conservation
Ethics of Repatination
Practical Techniques
Protective Coatings
Preventive Conservation
Conservation Reports & Documentation