Laser cleaning in conservation : an introduction / edited by Martin Cooper.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Cooper, Martin, Ph. D.

Edward J. Lewis Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

X-ray lasers.

Art--Conservation and restoration.

Art.

Physical Description:

x, 98 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Woburn, MA : Butterworth-Heinemann, [1998]

Summary:

-- First book to be written on this subject area-- Describes pioneering work of John Larson and colleagues-- Includes chapter on laser cleaning of paintings-- In-depth and wide-ranging case studies show methods and results of use of lasers in conservation

'Laser Cleaning in Conservation' is the first book to be written on this subject.

The development of the laser as a practical tool has been a significant advance in the refinement of conservation techniques. It is only over the past five years that conservators have begun to realize the full potential of laser technology. The extremely selective cleaning offered by lasers results in very high quality work while minimizing any damage caused.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Edward J. Lewis Book Fund.

ISBN:

0750631171

OCLC:

39039612