- Hardcover: 200 pages
- Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd (9 Mar 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0750644125
- ISBN-13: 978-0750644129
- Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 18.8 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,461,656 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'...a major advance towards a better understanding of lacquer and japanning.' UKIC's Conservation News This book is a welcome addition to the conservation library. ...The author provide good details on specific solutions. ...She covers the various resins used for japanning in excellent detail. - Journal of the American Institute for Conservation It will assist both the beginner and the experienced conservator in making informed decisions on identification and treatment of lacquer and japanned objects. This is an enormouse amount of material to cover in one volume, but the author brings clear definition to the confusing media. - Journal of the American Institute for Conservation
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For the conservator, this book is an invaluable tool when examining the options available for treatment of lacquer. Not only does it cover the technology and methods of treatment for both types of lacquer, but it assesses current practices enabling the conservator to make more informed decisions. Controversial issues are also debated, such as whether Asian lacquer should be restored in the Asian manner, using non-reversible materials, or using western methods that are theoretically reversible. As the book describes production technology and decorative techniques, it will also be a useful aid for both art historians and collectors alike in identifying and dating lacquerware. For the conservator, this book is an invaluable tool when examining the options available for treatment. Not only does it cover the technology and methods of treatment for both types of lacquer, but it assesses current practices enabling the conservator to make more informed decisions. Controversial issues are discussed such as whether Asian lacquer should be restored in the Asian manner, using non-reversible materials, or using western methods that are theoretically reversible. As the book describes production technology and decorative techniques, it will also prove to be a useful aid for both art historians and collectors alike in identifying and dating lacquerware. Lacquer has long been misunderstood, particularly because the word itself has been used to characterize many different materials. For centuries the term has been used to refer to the Asian and the European materials. At present, it is used to describe any glossy coating, from cellulose nitrate to modern plastic finishes. It assesses current practices, enabling conservators to make informed decisions. It includes new information on appearance of stress cracking and effect of light degradation. It covers both Asian and European lacquer for a comprehensive overview.
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It is difficult to pinpoint a time and place for Asian lacquer's origin since the use of lacquer to coat objects predates written history. Read the first page
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
There are two traditions to this book, Asian lacquers (true urushiol lacquer) and Western attempts to copy them. It's hard to judge which is the more interesting, and students of Western furniture who think they have no interest in lacquer might find themselves pleasantly surprised.
The main topics covered are the history of lacquer and its techniques, and modern needs for conservation and restoration of artefacts. It's not intended as a guide to applying lacquer and although lacquer artists would find this a valuable resource, it's not going to teach you the skills on its own.
Throughout the book there is an air of knowledgeable competence. This is not some vague historical text, it's rooted in the work of a skilled conservator and their research. Despite all this, it's a well-written and enjoyable read, without the dryness that might have been expected or even gladly accepted, given the immense detail contained in it.
Lose one star for the high price. It's worth it, but it does limit those who might have access to this important book.
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17 Dec 2009
Format:Hardcover
The book covers a great deal of information, and the author is thorough in her knowledge. Unfortunately, as is true in most conservation books, authors will not give away all their information. Also, new products are not covered. It needs an addendum, an update, already. Still it is an excellent book for conservation.
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