The cleaning of a work of art often involves removing not only dirt and grime but also unwanted layers of varnish, gilding, and paint from the work's surface. The challenge for conservators lies in finding a cleaning agent that will act on one layer without affecting the layer being preserved and without leaving any harmful residues on the cleaned work. This book, which examines gel cleaning in the treatment of paintings and painted works of art, presents the methodologies, data, and results of a collaborative project of ...
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The cleaning of a work of art often involves removing not only dirt and grime but also unwanted layers of varnish, gilding, and paint from the work's surface. The challenge for conservators lies in finding a cleaning agent that will act on one layer without affecting the layer being preserved and without leaving any harmful residues on the cleaned work. This book, which examines gel cleaning in the treatment of paintings and painted works of art, presents the methodologies, data, and results of a collaborative project of the Getty Conservation Institute and Winterthur Museum. Among the issues covered are the theory and application of gel cleaning systems, the detection of residues left on the surfaces of objects cleaned with these systems, research into solvent-gel and solvent residues, stability of surfactants during natural and artificial aging, and recommendations for formulating gels for specific cleaning tasks.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Book contains pencil markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Water damage Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 650grams, ISBN: 9780892367597.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 174 p. Contains: Illustrations. Research in Conservation. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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VG. Green and tan wraps; 162 pp; color and bw illustrations. Examines gel cleaning in the treatment of paintings and painted works of art, presents the methodologies, data, and results of a collaborative project of the Getty Conservation Institute and Winterthur Museum. Among the issues covered are the theory and application of gel cleaning systems, the detection of residues left on the surfaces of objects cleaned with these systems, research into solvent-gel and solvent residues, stability of surfactants during natural and artificial aging, and recommendations for formulating gels for specific cleaning tasks. Contents: Foreword /; Timothy P. Whalen--; Preface /; Valerie Dorge--; Introduction /; Narayan Khandekar--; Gelled systems: theory and early application; Research into potential problems arising from the use of aqueous cleaning systems /; Narayan Khandekar--; Research into solvent gel residues /; Dusan Stulik, ; David Miller--; Research into solvent residues /; Herant Khanjian, ; Dusan Stulik, ; David Miller--; Aging characteristics of surfactants /; Janice Carlson, ; W. Christian Petersen--; Detection of residues on the surfaces of museum objects previously cleaned with aqueous gels /; Narayan Khandekar--; Project outcome, spin-offs, and future research needs /; Dusan Stulik, ; Richard Wolbers.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 174 p. Contains: Illustrations. Research in Conservation. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
