Conservation On Archaeological Excavations

Author : Corrado Pedelì,Stefano Pulga
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-02-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781606061589

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Conservation Practices on Archaeological Excavations by Corrado Pedelì,Stefano Pulga Pdf

The relationship between archaeology and conservation has long been complex and, at times, challenging. Archaeologists are often seen as interested principally in excavation and research, while conservators are concerned mainly with stabilization and the prevention of deterioration. Yet it is often initial conservation in the field that determines the long-term survival and intelligibility of both moveable artifacts and fixed architectural features. This user-friendly guide to conservation practices on archaeological excavations covers both structures and artifacts, starting from the moment when they are uncovered. Individual chapters discuss excavation and conservation, environmental and soil issues, deterioration, identification and condition assessment, detachment and removal, initial cleaning, coverings and shelters, packing, and documentation. There are also eight appendixes. Geared primarily for professionals engaged in the physical practice of excavation, this book will also interest archaeologists, archaeological conservators, site managers, conservation scientists, museum curators, and students of archaeology and conservation.

Author : Nicholas Stanley-Price
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Antiquities
ISBN : STANFORD:36105019517353

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Conservation on Archaeological Excavations by Nicholas Stanley-Price Pdf

Author : Chris Caple,Vicky Garlick
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-14
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781000223514

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Studies in Archaeological Conservation by Chris Caple,Vicky Garlick Pdf

Studies in Archaeological Conservation features a range of case studies that explore the techniques and approaches used in current conservation practice around the world and, taken together, provide a picture of present practice in some of the world-leading museums and heritage organisations. Archaeological excavations produce thousands of corroded and degraded fragments of metal, ceramic, and organic material that are transformed by archaeological conservators into the beautiful and informative objects that fill the cases of museums. The knowledge and expertise required to undertake this transformation is demonstrated within this book in a series of 26 fascinating case studies in archaeological conservation and artefact investigation, undertaken in laboratories around the world. These case studies are contextualised by a detailed introductory chapter, which explores the challenges presented by researching and conserving archaeological artefacts and details how the case studies illustrate the current state of the subject. Studies in Archaeological Conservation is the first book for over a quarter of a century to show the range and diversity of archaeological conservation, in this case through a series of case studies. As a result, the book will be of great interest to practising conservators, conservation students, and archaeologists around the world.

Author : Sharon Sullivan,Richard Mackay
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 810 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781606061244

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Archaeological Sites by Sharon Sullivan,Richard Mackay Pdf

A collection of essays and reports examining key issues in conservation and management of archaeological sites. It is divided into parts that focuses on historical methods, concepts, and issues; conserving the archaeological resource; physical conservation of archaeological sites; the cultural values of archaeological sites; and site management.

Author : J.M. Cronyn
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2003-07-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134982202

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Elements of Archaeological Conservation by J.M. Cronyn Pdf

Clearly laid out and fully illustrated, this is the only comprehensive book on the subject at an introductory level. Perfect as a practical reference book for professional and students who work with excavated materials, and as an introduction for those training as archaeological conservators.

Author : Marta De la Torre
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1998-02-26
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780892364862

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The Conservation of Archaeological Sites in the Mediterranean Region by Marta De la Torre Pdf

One of the greatest challenges faced today by those responsible for ancient cultural sites is that of maintaining the delicate balance between conserving these fragile resources and making them available to increasing numbers of visitors. Tourism, unchecked development, and changing environmental conditions threaten significant historical sites throughout the world. These issues are among the topics dealt with in this book, which reports on the proceedings of an international conference on the conservation of classical sites in the Mediterranean region, organized by the Getty Conservation Institute and the J. Paul Getty Museum. The book includes chapters discussing management issues at three sites: Piazza Armerina, Sicily; Knossos, Crete; and Ephesus, Turkey. While visiting these sites, conference participants examined how issues raised at these locales can illuminate the challenges of management and conservation faced by complex heritage sites the world over. Additional chapters discuss such topics as the management of cultural sites, the reconstruction of ancient buildings, and ways of presenting and interpreting sites for today's visitors.

Author : J.M. Cronyn
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2003-07-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134982219

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Elements of Archaeological Conservation by J.M. Cronyn Pdf

Clearly laid out and fully illustrated, this is the only comprehensive book on the subject at an introductory level. Perfect as a practical reference book for professional and students who work with excavated materials, and as an introduction for those training as archaeological conservators.

Author : Bradley A. Rodgers
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2007-05-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780306486135

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The Archaeologist's Manual for Conservation by Bradley A. Rodgers Pdf

This is a Foreword by an archaeologist, not a conservator, but as Brad Rodgers says, “Conservation has been steadily pulled from archaeology by the forces of specialization”(p. 3),andhewantstoremedythatsituationthroughthismanual. He seesthisworkasa“calltoactionforthenon-professionalconservator,”permitting “curators, conservators, and archaeologists to identify artifacts that need prof- sional attention and, allow these professionals to stabilize most artifacts in their own laboratories with minimal intervention, using simple non-toxic procedures” (p. 5). It is the mission of Brad’s manual to “bring conservation back into arch- ology” (p. 6). The degree of success of that goal depends on the degree to which archaeologists pay attention to, and put to use, what Brad has to say, because as he says, “The conservationist/archaeologist is responsible to make preparation for an artifact’s care even before it is excavated and after its storage into the foreseeable future”. . . a tremendous responsibility” (p. 10). The manual is a combination of highly technical as well as common sense methods of conserving wood, iron and other metals, ceramics, glass and stone, organicsandcomposits—afarbetterguidetoartifactconservationthanwasava- able to me when I ?rst faced that archaeological challenge at colonial Brunswick Town, North Carolina in 1958—a challenge still being faced by archaeologists today. The stage of conservation in 1958 is in dramatic contrast to the procedures Brad describes in this manual—conservation has indeed made great progress. For instance,acommonprocedurethenwastoheattheartifactsredhotinafurnace—a method that made me cringe.

Author : Jeanne Marie Teutonico,Gaetano Palumbo,Getty Conservation Institute,Loyola Marymount University
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780892366910

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Management Planning for Archaeological Sites by Jeanne Marie Teutonico,Gaetano Palumbo,Getty Conservation Institute,Loyola Marymount University Pdf

Archaeological sites around the world are threatened by forces including population growth, development, urbanization, pollution, tourism, vandalism and looting. Site management planning is emerging as a critical element not only for the conservation of this heritage, but also to address issues such as tourism and sustainable development. This book reports on the proceedings of a workshop held in Greece, where an international group of professionals gathered to discuss challenges faced by archaeological sites in the Mediterranean and to examine management planning methods that might generate effective conservation strategies.

Author : Vicki Richards,Jennifer McKinnon
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 9781427644367

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Public, Professionals and Preservation by Vicki Richards,Jennifer McKinnon Pdf

In September 2008, a combined annual conference for the Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology, the Australasian Society for Historical Archaeology and the Australian Association for Maritime History was held at the magnificent Institute Building of the State Library of South Australia in Adelaide. The conference was entitled "Archaeology from Below - Engaging the Public" and hoped to address the relationship between archaeology and the public. Papers presented in this session broaden discussions on the interactions of professionals and the public with respect to in situ stabilisation, preservation and management of terrestrial and underwater cultural heritage sites and their associated archaeological finds.

Author : Colin Pearson
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781483294650

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Conservation of Marine Archaeological Objects by Colin Pearson Pdf

Over the past twenty years there has been a significant increase in underwater activities such as scuba diving which, coupled with the adventure andromance always associated with shipwrecks, has led to rapid developments in the discovery and excavation of shipwrecked material. These shipwrecks are invaluable archaeological 'time capsules', which in themajoriety of cases have come to an equilibrium with their environment. As soon as artefacts on the wreck site are moved, this equilibrium is disturbed, and the artefacts may commence to deteriorate, sometimes in a rapid and devastating fashion. In fact excavation without having conservation facilities available is vandalism--the artefacts are much safer being left on the sea bed. Such famous shipwrecks as the Mary Rose (1545), the Wasa (1628) and the Batabia (1629) have not only brought the world's attention to these unique finds, but have also produced tremendous conservation problems. The treatment of a 30 metre waterlogged wooden hull or large cast iron cannon is still causing headaches to conservators.

Author : Nicolò Marchetti,I. Thuesen
Publisher : British Archaeological Reports Limited
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1407303570

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ARCHAIA by Nicolò Marchetti,I. Thuesen Pdf

This substantial volume, the result of 2008 symposia in Copenhagen and Bologna, explores how field archaeology and site management can be more fully integrating, with considerations of public access and conservation taken having a greater role when archaeological research projects are designed. 51 papers present case studies from a wide range of sites, alongside more theoretical and methodological offerings.

Author : Catherine Sease
Publisher : Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Press
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1994-12-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781938770685

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A Conservation Manual for the Field Archaeologist by Catherine Sease Pdf

Conservation treatments and techniques for the archaeologist in the field, emphasizing how to conserve an excavated object before it is taken to a trained conservator offsite. Safety procedures and conservation supplies and materials are recommended. Techniques for lifting, cleaning, consolidating, marking, and storing are discussed, along with methods for treating specific artifact materials (e.g., amber, wood). Appendixes cover impressions and chemical preparations.

Author : David Gregory
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 787 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351553292

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Preserving Archaeological Remains in Situ by David Gregory Pdf

The PARIS 4 conference, which took place at the National Museum of Denmark in 2011, attracted over 100 participants from 18 countries. Delegates presented and discussed the latest developments in the field of Preserving Archaeological Remains In Situ. These proceedings explore four major themes: rates of degradation in archaeological remains and the limits of acceptable change; the techniques and duration of monitoring on archaeological sites; the role of multinational standards when the sites and national legislations are so variable; reviewing the effectiveness of in situ preservation, after nearly two decades of research. A special issue of Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites (Vol 14 Nos 1-4).

Author : Neville Agnew,Janet Bridgland
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2006-03-06
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780892368266

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Of the Past, for the Future by Neville Agnew,Janet Bridgland Pdf

Conservation is a core value for most archaeological societies. It is highlighted in their codes of ethics, statements of mission, and governance. In recognition of this, the World Archaeological Congress, with the Getty Conservation Institute and a consortium of other conservation organizations, brought together scholars working throughout the globe to discuss vital issues that affect archaeological heritage today. This volume presents the proceedings of the Conservation Theme at the Congress, held in Washington, D.C., June 22–26, 2003. Among the topics discussed are: Innovative Approaches to Policy and Management of Archaeological Sites; Finding Common Ground: The Role of Stakeholders in Decision Making; Archaeology and Tourism: A Viable Partnership?; Preserving the Cultural Heritage of Iraq and Afghanistan; Archaeology and Conservation in China Today; and Managing Archaeological Sites and Rock Art Sites in Southern Africa. These proceedings should do much to promote and strengthen the relationship between the disciplines of conservation and archaeology.