· Groundbreaking developments in the conservation of canvas paintings
· Includes in-depth discussion on the causes of commonly found problems and treatments
· Contains numerous case studies, ranging from Old Master paintings to contemporary works.
As an active contributor to professional conferences and publications over the past 40 years, Gustav Berger is best know for the development of BEVA, the widely acclaimed adhesive, specifically formulated for use in the conservation field, and for his groundbreaking research into the cracking of paint. With this long-awaited book, Berger offers the reader fresh insights into his deliberations over conservation problems and treatments. Anyone interested in the development of modern conservation practices will find this volume an invaluable reference and fascinating read.

Hard-cover, 246 x 175 mm, 376 pages, 16 color plates, 144 halftones