The Conservation of Pictures

Download or read book The Conservation of Pictures written by Manfred Holyoake and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviewed by Ruhemann/Plesters: "One of the most interesting features of this small book is the use of the term 'conservation' rather than 'restoration' in its title. Serious consideration is given to the question of environment, e. g. the importance of proper atmospheric conditions, the damaging effects of damp, sunlight, or of hanging pictures over a fireplace or exposed to lamp or candle smoke...&c.&c. Protection, as distinct from restoration, of pictures is emphasized throughout....&c &c."The cleaning of paintings, p. 392.