Piece by Piece A Conservation Journey
$87
Author: | CSMVS |
ISBN 13: | 9788195857630 |
Binding: | Softcover |
Language: | English |
Year: | 2023 |
Pages: | 195pp with all pages colour illustrations. |
Subject: | Art and Archaeology/Archaeology |
About the Book
This book provides brief conservation summaries of selected objects by describing their art historical aspects, their condition before conservation and treatment summary; thereby offering a glimpse into the principles and practices that guide art conservation. CONTENTS: Foreword by Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Foreword by Ashu Khullar, Introduction by Nikhil Ramesh, incharge Curator of Conservation Section, 1. KNOWLEDGE AND TRADITIONS: I. Janamaz, ii. Shantinatha, iii. Sari, iv. Portrait of Mithibai Bapuji, v. Laksha Chaitya, vi. Sanad presented to Dr Jeevanji Jamshedji Modi, vii. Decorative Art Object, viii. Painting Depicting Maratha Warships, ix. The Procession of Prince Anirudhha Chand on the occasion of Basant Panchami Festival: Kodanda Rama (Rama holding a bow), x. Sthanaka Narsimha, xi. Chuhanama, xii. Jail Carpet (Jute & Cotton Textile): Jail Carpet (Wool & Cotton Textile). 2. PATIENCE AND PERSEVERANCE: I. Bhishma Pitamaha explaining the importance of donations to Yushiahrhie, II. Chundhaa, iii. Choga Silk with heavy brocade: Choga Brolcade, iv. Cabinet Box, v. Byobu Screen depicting Jizu Bosatsu, Kwannon and Padmasambhava, vi. Textile Fragments, 3. SYNERGY AND TEAMWORK: 1. Storage Jar, ii. Raula Vela Inscription, iii. Ornamental Stone Garden Seat, iv. Foutain, v. Map of Vijaydurg Fort, vi. Helmet with Chain Mail, vii. Harihara, 4. DISCOVERY AND INSIGHT; i. Pryne at Poseidonia in Eleusis, ii. Imaginary Interior with a monument to the Habsburg family, iii. Incense Burner, iv. Book Covers, v. Kavada. 5. INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY: i. Bahubai, ii. Portrait of Thirumala Nayaka, iii. Maitreya: Lakshmi Narayan, iv. Huqqa Base, v. Okimono Depicting the life of Indians, vii. Salawar Yataghan or Khyber knife, viii. Bone Apron, ix. Writing Cabinet, x. Ivory Inlaid Wooden Box, xi. Map of Jambudweep, Acknowledgements, Team.