Conservation Practices on Archaeological Excavations – Priciples and Methods

. Pedeli, Stefano Pulga, Erik Risser

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English

Getty Publications
01 February 2014

Conservation, restoration & care of artworks; Archaeological methodology & techniques

The relationship between archaeology and conservation has long been complex and, at times, challenging. Archaeologists are often seen as interested principally in excavation and research, while conservators are concerned mainly with stabilization and the prevention of deterioration. Yet it is often initial conservation in the field that determines the long-term survival and intelligibility of both moveable artifacts and fixed architectural features.

This user-friendly guide to conservation practices on archaeological excavations covers both structures and artifacts, starting from the moment when they are uncovered. Individual chapters discuss excavation and conservation, environmental and soil issues, deterioration, identification and condition assessment, detachment and removal, initial cleaning, coverings and shelters, packing, and documentation. There are also eight appendixes.

Geared primarily for professionals engaged in the physical practice of excavation, this book will also interest archaeologists, archaeological conservators, site managers, conservation scientists, museum curators, and students of archaeology and conservation.

By: . Pedeli
Edited by: Stefano Pulga
Translated by: Erik Risser
Imprint: Getty Publications
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 265mm, Width: 197mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 520g
ISBN: 9781606061589
ISBN 10: 1606061585
Pages: 168
Publication Date: 01 February 2014
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Corrado Pedeli is senior conservator/restorer with the Superintendence for Cultural Heritage of the Aosta Valley Regional Administration in Italy. Stefano Pulga is a freelance restorer based in Aosta, Italy.

Reviews for Conservation Practices on Archaeological Excavations – Priciples and Methods

Given the book's easily accessible format and language, this book offers insight for archaeologists, site managers, conservation scientists, curators and heritage students. --Journal of the Institute of Conservation Given the book s easily accessible format and language, this book offers insight for archaeologists, site managers, conservation scientists, curators and heritage students. Journal of the Institute of Conservation