Author David Saunders, former keeper of conservation and scientific research at the British Museum, explores how to balance the conflicting goals of visibility and preservation under a variety of conditions. Beginning with the science of how light, color, and vision function and interact, he proceeds to offer detailed studies of the impact of light on a wide range of objects, including paintings, manuscripts, textiles, bone, leather, and plastics. With analyses of the effects of light on visibility and deterioration, Museum Lighting provides practical information to assist curators, conservators, and other museum professionals in making critical decisions about the display and preservation of objects in their collections.
| ISBN: | 9781606066379 |
| Publication date: | 18th February 2020 |
| Author: | David Saunders |
| Publisher: | Getty Publications an imprint of Getty Trust Publications |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 328 pages |
| Genres: |
Museology and heritage studies Conservation, restoration and care of artworks The arts: general issues Reference works |