The Preservation of Antiquities: A Handbook for Curators by Friedrich Rathgen
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About this eBook
| Author | Rathgen, Friedrich, 1862-1942 |
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| Translator | Auden, George A. (George Augustus), 1872- |
| Translator | Auden, Harold Allden, 1874- |
| LoC No. | 06002320 |
| Title | The Preservation of Antiquities: A Handbook for Curators |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Preservation of Antiquities: A Handbook for Curators" by Friedrich Rathgen is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work serves as a comprehensive guide for curators, detailing the methods for preserving ancient artifacts, particularly those made from various materials such as metals, glass, and organic substances. Rathgen draws on his extensive experience at the Royal Museums in Berlin to explore the factors contributing to the deterioration of these objects and proposes best practices for their conservation. The opening of the handbook begins with Rathgen's acknowledgment of the increasing recognition of the importance of preserving antiquities, which justifies the publication of this work. He notes the lack of comprehensive resources on the topic and suggests that his handbook aims to fill this gap. The introduction emphasizes the necessity for a thorough understanding of the causes of deterioration, which include exposure to air and moisture, and the chemical reactions of various materials. Rathgen states his goal of encouraging collaboration among curators and collectors to share experiences and improve preservation techniques, ultimately leading to a more cohesive understanding of artifact conservation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AM: General Works: Museums, Collectors and collecting |
| Subject | Antiquities -- Collection and preservation |
| Subject | Art objects -- Conservation and restoration |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46851 |
| Release Date | Sep 14, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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