Architectural tiles : conservation and restoration : from the medieval period to the twentieth century /

Providing hands on advice for the conservator, Architectural Tiles: Conservation and Restoration is a unique and valuable guide. Topics covered offer practical guidance on conservation and restoration techniques including the problems of manufacture, cleaning, replacement or repair and mortars. Tech...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Durbin, Lesley
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2005.
Series:Butterworth-Heinemann series in conservation and museology.
Subjects:
Tiles > Conservation and restoration.
Decoration and ornament, Architectural.
Carreaux > Conservation et restauration.
Décoration et ornement architecturaux.
architectural ornament.
ART > Ceramics.
CRAFTS & HOBBIES > Pottery & Ceramics.
Decoration and ornament, Architectural
Tiles > Conservation and restoration
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Architectural Tiles: Conservation and Restoration; Contents; Acknowledgments and thanks; Acknowledgements for photographs; List of colour plates; Introduction; 1 Looking at tile schemes; 2 Tile making
  • past and present; 3 Mortar and construction methods used in historic tile schemes; 4 Principals of conservation for architectural tile schemes; 5 Methods of conservation; 6 Tools, products, and health and safety; 7 Case studies; Bibliography and references; Appendix; Index

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