Archetype Publications | Books On The Conservation Of Art

Archetype Publications Limited has grown since 1987 to be one of the leading publishers in the fields of conservation of art and antiquities and technical art history. Many of our titles are conference proceedings on specific topics, published in association with UK/ International museums, galleries, universities, conservation associations etc. Others are monographs written by experts in particular fields.

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The Pigments of British Medieval Illuminators

A Scientific and Cultural Study

Written by Richard Gameson, Andrew Beeby, Flavia Fiorillo, Catherine Nicholson, Paola Ricciardi and Suzanne Reynolds With contributions from Mila Crippa, Anna Mazzinghi and Lucia Pereira-Pardo This comprehensive and richly illustrated volume is the first-ever history of British medieval...

Published Aug 2023 Price £85.00 ISBN 9781909492967

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