Conservation at the Art Institute of Chicago.

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Imprint:	New Haven, Conn. ; London : Yale University Press, 2005.
Description:	1 online resource (112 pages) : 159 color illustrations
Language:	English
Series:	Museum studies (Chicago, Ill.) ; v. 31 no 2 Museum studies (Chicago, Ill.) ; v. 31 no 2.
Subject:	Art Institute of Chicago. Art Institute of Chicago. Art -- Conservation and restoration -- Illinois -- Chicago. Art -- Conservation and restoration. Illinois -- Chicago.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12524840

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Other authors / contributors:	Zuccari, Frank, contributor.
ISBN:	9780300235807 0300235801 0300113420 9780300113426
Notes:	Published in association with the Art Institute of Chicago. Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-112). Print version record.
Summary:	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.
Other form:	Print version: Conservation at the Art Institute of Chicago. New Haven, Conn. ; London : Yale University Press, 2005 0300113420

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