{"product_id":"conservation-skills-for-the-21st-century","title":"Conservation Skills for the 21st Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eConservation Skills for the 21st Century\u003c\/em\u003e provides a much-needed update to the original \u003ci\u003eConservation Skills\u003c\/i\u003e volume, presenting an overview of current issues facing conservators of historic and artistic works. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginning with the basics – why the past is important, as well as an overview of the nature and history of conservation – the book allows the reader to develop a holistic appreciation of the subject. As with the first edition, this volume assists with the development of judgement in conservation students and young professionals. A selection of new case studies representing issues conservators are likely to face in the 21st century illustrates the crucial considerations that must be made when proposing and executing a conservation treatment. Incorporating recent developments and use of new technologies in conservation processes, the book also covers topics such as conservation ethics; recording and documentation; investigating and cleaning objects; stabilisation and restoration; values, decision-making, and responsibilities; preventive conservation; approaches to the treatment of working and socially active objects; sustainability in conservation; and the conservator’s role as advocate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith detailed case studies and written in a clear, accessible style, \u003ci\u003eConservation Skills for the 21st Century\u003c\/i\u003e remains essential reading for student conservators and conservation professionals around the globe working across a wide range of conservation disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54258315198808,"sku":"9780367443313","price":179.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/conservation-skills-for-the-21st-century","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}