| Series |
Museum studies (Chicago, Ill.) ; Vol. 31 no 2
Museum studies (Chicago, Ill.) Vol. 31 no 2. ^A540672
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| Contents |
Introduction / Allison Langley and Harriet K. Stratis -- From the molecular to the spectacular: a statue of Osiris through the eyes of a scientist, a conservator, and a curator / Francesca Casadio, Emily Heye, and Karen Manchester -- Binding beauty: conserving a collection of Japanese printed books / Barbara Korbel and Janice Katz -- Tarnished by time: the technical study and treatment of a rediscovered old master drawing / Kristi Dahm -- Saint John in the wilderness: observations on technique, style, and authorship / Frank Zuccari, Zahira Véliz, and Inge Fiedler -- Conservation/revelation: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's Ballet dancers finds renewed harmony / Faye Wrubel and Francesca Casadio -- Piecework: conserving the Florence Elizabeth Marvin quilt / Lorna A. Filippini and Christa C. Mayer Thurman -- Hodler's Truth / Kristin Hoermann Lister [and others] -- "Treated by Steichen": the Palladium prints of Alfred Stieglitz / Douglas G. Severson -- Time and tide: restoring Lorado Taft's Fountain of time--an overview / Barbara Hall and Robert Aaron Jones -- Under a watchful eye: the conservation of Soviet TASS-window posters / Harriet K. Stratis and Peter Zegers -- On time: approaches to the conservation of film, videotape, and digital media / Suzanne R. Schnepp -- Guide to technical terms. |
| Abstract |
This fascinating volume explores how research, craft, and technology are united in the Art Institute of Chicago's mission to preserve its collection and further art-historical knowledge. Addressing the many challenges conservators face, the publication highlights their work on objects from throughout the museum, including books, furniture, electronic media, paintings, photographs, posters, sculpture, and textiles. An introductory essay traces the development of the profession and its specific history at the Art Institute. Case studies written by the museum's conservators and curators examine diverse works ranging from an ancient Egyptian statue of Osiris to Bruce Nauman's video "Clown Torture. "The authors explore how they determine appropriate treatment, uncover an artist's intentions and techniques, and employ pathbreaking new technologies. |
| General note | Published in association with the Art Institute of Chicago. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-112). |
| ISBN | 0300113420 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 9780300113426 (pbk.) |
