Preventive conservation in museums makes available and comprehensible the diverse literature and ideas of preventive conservation to an audience with a limited scientific background, principally those studying museum studies or engaged in the museum profession. It bridges the gap between the basic museum-generated literature and technical and detailed conservation literature.
Notes
Holistic Approach to Preventive Conservation -- Agents of Deterioration -- Physical Forces (Handling, Moving) and Security -- Fire and Water (Disasters) -- Pests -- Contaminants (Gases, Dust) -- Radiation (Light) -- Incorrect Temperature & Relative Humidity -- Managing Preventive Conservation -- Environmental Management -- Ethical Considerations -- All Together Now -- Preventive Conservation: The Future.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Langue
English = Anglais
Sujet
Museum conservation methods - Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Museum techniques - Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Musées - Méthodes de conservation - Guides, manuels, etc.
