The discussions in this volume present historical painting techniques
from a variety of professional perspectives. With its wide range of topics
and approaches to the study of historical painting techniques, this publi
cation is presented in the hope that it will provide an impetus for further
studies that involve material science, art history, conservation, archaeo
metry, and the history of science. We also hope it will be one in a series
of such interdisciplinary and collaborative volumes.
In addition to thanking all the colleagues at our institutions who helped
us with advice and expertise, we also would like to acknowledge the
invaluable work and support of several individuals in particular. Miguel
Angel Corzo, director of the Getty Conservation Institute, immediately
supported the idea to publish the presentations of the symposium and
generously provided his time and support in the production of the present
volume. Agnes Grafin Ballestrem, director of the Central Research Lab
oratory for Objects of Art and Science in Amsterdam, and A. W. A. Bos
chloo of the Art History Institute of the University of Leiden supported
the entire project from its initial stages and advised us during the editorial
process. Corinne Lightweaver and Jo Hill, independent editorial consul
tants, carried out invaluable work on the manuscripts, assisted by Joy Hart
nett. In the preparation of these preprints for publication, we also wish to
thank Dinah Berland, publications coordinator, the Getty Conservation
Institute.
Arie Wallert
The Getty Conservation Institute
Erma Hermens
Art History Institute of the University of Leiden
Marya Peek
Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam
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