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N8560 A78 1992
There are eleven examples of major conservation projects covered in “The Art of the Conservator”. All eleven examples cover works of art made of different materials and include both modern and old techniques of conservation. This book provides a comprehensive list of conservation projects from a diverse background and detailed summaries of each project. Some of the projects included are “The Portland Vase” and Leonardo’s drawing of the “Cartoon of a Virgin and Child with St. Anne”

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N8560 .S66 2001
A great introduction for artists, collectors, galleries, and art institutions for the care of their art. Some of the topics that are discussed include creating a safe environment, framing works of art, photographing your art, and preparing your art for travel. For each topic there is a checklist for materials needed and also guidelines to follow when caring for your art. This is a very practical guide and would be useful to art students and small gallery owners or a small museum.

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N8560 .J64 2001
This is definitely a science book, the text is very dense with scientific information. For the advanced conservation student this is a great resource, detailed information about Spectrophotometry, Colorimetry, and Fluorescence. Included in the resource are diagrams, graphs, and multiple math equations on the topic of color science.

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N8560 S78 1987
Even though “Conservation and Exhibitions” was published twenty years ago it is still a relevant resource today. The book goes over conservation principles including an introduction to basic conservation guidelines such as humidity, light, and temperature. Also more specifically the resource focuses on storage, preparation before shipping works of art, and packaging techniques. The resource is very comprehensive and includes great and detailed information on packing, transport, and storage of art collections.

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NA105 G48 2004
“Giving Preservation a History” is a comprehensive history of historic preservation in the United States. Includes examples of historic preservation in a variety of different cities and also provides a general overview of the historic preservation movement.

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N8555 H57 1996
This resource focuses on conservation in terms of cultural heritage, which is a very controversy and important topic in the field of conservation. Includes a number writings from many different influential scholars in the field of conservation and some topics that are discussed include the modern conservation theory, reintegration of losses, and the role of science and technology.

Prospector
This volume is a comprehensive guide to a variety of conservation subjects, including practical techniques of conservation and introductions to the proper materials, chemicals, and methods of conservation.

Prospector
This volume set, is a comprehensive guide to a variety of conservation subjects, including practical techniques of conservation and introductions to the proper materials, chemicals, and methods of conservation.

Prospector
This volume set, is a comprehensive guide to a variety of conservation subjects, including practical techniques of conservation and introductions to the proper materials, chemicals, and methods of conservation.