The Conservation of Ancient Marble

The Conservation of Ancient Marble
Author: David Rinne
Publisher: Getty Publications
Total Pages: 34
Release: 1976-01-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0892360038
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This is the first publication in a projected series dealing with the care of fine artworks. In it David Rinne, a former conservator at the Getty Museum, describes common problems encountered when conserving marble objects and the appropriate treatments, beginning with the surface and progressing though to the center. The last section of the text explains elements of treatment such as disassembly, reconstruction, and the final state of the sculpture.

Marble

Marble
Author: J. Paul Getty Museum
Publisher: Getty Publications
Total Pages: 299
Release: 1991-03-21
Genre: Classical antiquities
ISBN: 0892361743
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In sixteen essays, prominent art historians, sculptors, scientists, and conservators discuss ancient marble sculpture. The essays are based on a symposium held at the J. Paul Getty Museum in April 1988. Topics include the provenancing of marble, the detection of marble forgeries, scientific analysis and authentication of ancient marble, marble quarrying and trade in the ancient world, and the techniques used in ancient sculpture.

History of Restoration of Ancient Stone Sculptures

History of Restoration of Ancient Stone Sculptures
Author: Janet Burnett Grossman
Publisher: Getty Publications
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2003-12-25
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0892367237
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The nineteen papers in this volume stem from a symposium that brought together academics, archaeologists, museum curators, conservators, and a practicing marble sculptor to discuss varying approaches to restoration of ancient stone sculpture. Contributors and their subjects include Marion True and Jerry Podany on changing approaches to conservation; Seymour Howard on restoration and the antique model; Nancy H. Ramage’s case study on the relationship between a restorer, Vincenzo Pacetti, and his patron, Luciano Bonaparte; Mette Moltesen on de-restoring and re-restoring in the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek; Miranda Marvin on the Ludovisi collection; and Andreas Scholl on the history of restoration of ancient sculptures in the Altes Museum in Berlin. The book also features contributions by Elizabeth Bartman, Brigitte Bourgeois, Jane Fejfer, Angela Gallottini, Sascha Kansteiner, Giovanna Martellotti, Orietta Rossi Pinelli, Peter Rockwell, Edmund Southworth, Samantha Sportun, and Markus Trunk. Charles Rhyne summarizes the themes, approaches, issues, and questions raised by the symposium.

Engravings From The Ancient Marbles In The British Museum

Engravings From The Ancient Marbles In The British Museum
Author: British Museum
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781022626850
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This beautiful collection of engravings showcases some of the most stunning examples of ancient marble sculpture held in the British Museum's collection. With detailed descriptions of each piece and informative essays on the history and significance of these works, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient art. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.