Conservation of Paintings
Gustav A. Berger with William H. Russell

ISBN: 1-873132-37-9 • 2000 • $70 • Paper

This book offers fresh insight into deliberations over conservation problems and treatments. Included are updated and revised descriptions of landmark investigations and approaches as well as observations on how the results have fared. Case studies in the conservation of paintings of various media are also presented, including Old Masters, contemporary works and the gigantic Atlanta Cyclorama. Anyone interested in the development of modern conservation practice will find this volume an invaluable resource and fascinating read.