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By
Jonathan Ashley-Smith, Head of Conservation at Victoria and Albert Museum
Description
'Risk Assessment for Object Conservation' reflects Dr Jonathan Ashley-Smith's personal interests and views in areas including materials
science, the ethics of restoration, the costs of conservation and the philosophy of museums.
This valuable book explains the mechanisms
of deterioration of museum artifacts, quantifying the probability that damage will occur and estimating the rate of progress when it
does.
The principles outlined and the information provided will form a foundation for cost-benefit analysis of conservation proposals.
Dr Ashley-Smith also gives comprehensive explanations of scientific of mathematical material to take into consideration the readers who
have no background in these areas, alongside a basic introduction. The structure of the book provides a logical progression through tools,
concepts information and examples. This is a must-have purchase for all conservators, curators and administrators of historic artifacts
at both student and professional level.
Audience
Conservators, curators and administrators of historic artifacts, conservation training programmes in the US, Canada, Europe, UK and Australia, librarians.
Contents
The Conservation Connection; A Rough Guide to Risk; Tricky Decisions; The Model Museum; Costs and Benefits; Value; Definitions of Damage;
Calculated Risk; Big Trouble; Chemical Reaction; Physical Effect; Light Entertainment; The Things People Do; Travelling Shows; Ethics
and Intervention; Purpose and Presentation; Expert Advice.
| Bibliographic details |
Paperback, 358 pages, publication date: MAR-1999
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-2853-2
ISBN-10: 0-7506-2853-7
Imprint: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN
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