Personal Viewpoints: Thoughts About Paintings Conservation by Mark Leonard

by Mark Leonard

Bringing Innovative Scientific Techniques to an aesthetic endeavor, paintings conservators interact intimately with works of art. They face countless decisions as they implement a course of treatment for each picture in their care. In this volume of essays, responses, and panel discussions, six paintings conservators, three curators, and a conservation scientist candidly reflect on the challenges and sometimes controversial choices involved in treating works of art. sA thoughtful, provocative, and passionate analysis of the ever-evolving art and science of paintings conservation, Personal Viewpoints offers a rare opportunity to listen in as a diverse group of professionals articulate the practical and theoretical commitments that animate the best work in conservation today.

Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2003