The Care and Handling of Art Objects: Practices in the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Abstract

This handbook, based largely on the professional experience of curators and conservators from the Metropolitan Museum of New York (USA) offers a practical guide to ways in which different art objects should be handled and cared for, whether on display, in transit or in storage. It also explains the fundamental principles of conservation that underlie the Metropolitan Museum of Art practice. Part one sets out guidelines for dealing with the entire spectrum of works in the museum; paintings, drawings and prints, textiles, costumes, musical instruments, monumental sculpture and filigree jewellery. Part two emphasizes procedures that affect the collection in general: climate controls, light levels, and photography; selected glossary of conservation terms. Reading list.

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