This publication presents 27 papers, all peer-reviewed, on the identification and interpretation of visual and other alterations in twentieth-century oil paintings.
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Modern Oil Paints Research Team (2009-2012)
This publication helps conservators and curators to make responsible decisions regarding the treatment of twentieth-century oil paintings. It presents the result of work done by the Modern Oil Paints Research Team (2009-2012), besides being the proceedings of a conference held in 2013 under the same title. Many topics are addressed: historical paint production techniques, artistic practices, the characterization of paints and painted surfaces, paint degradation, observations relating to painting collections, surface cleansing and other conservation treatments.