[NHCOLL-L:4424] Fwd: GCI Bulletin: August 2009
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Scroll down to the information on new publications relating to photographic
media, among other items of interest.
Cathy
Catharine Hawks
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R O J E C T S A N D A C T I V I T I E S Science at the
Getty Conservation Institute
The main research goals of GCI Science are to enhance conservation
science and technical art history, and to develop and disseminate appropriate and
sustainable solutions to conservation problems. To facilitate these
objectives, GCI Science is focused on seven thematic areas, including collections
research, preventive conservation, modern and contemporary art, photograph
conservation, building materials, new analytical technologies and
protocols, and development of a reference collection.
_Learn more about scientific research at the GCI._
(http://www.getty.edu/conservation/science/about/?cid=gci007)
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GCI Chief Scientist Giacomo Chiari using a portable X-ray diffractometer
combined with an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer to analyze pigments in a
painting from the Getty Museum. Photo: Carole Namowicz
AATA Online: July 2009
AATA Online is a free online database containing over 110,000 abstracts
of literature published from 1932 to the present covering the conservation
and management of material cultural heritage, including works of art,
cultural objects, architectural heritage, archaeological sites and materials, and
ethical and legal issues. Approximately 1,000 new abstracts of journal
articles, conference proceedings, books, theses, audiovisual works, and
technical reports are added each quarter.
_Check for the latest AATA update._
(http://aata.getty.edu/nps/?cid=gci007) (http://www.getty.edu//aata.getty.edu/nps/?cid=gci007)
Conserving Heritage in Southeast Asian Cities: Planning for Continuity
and Change Workshop
This workshop—targeted at young heritage professionals from Lao PDR,
Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Myanmar—will be held in Chiang Saen, Thailand,
October 31-November 14, 2009. It is the second in a series of field
training workshops that are part of the GCI's Southeast Asia Built Heritage
Initiative. Application deadline is August 15.
_Learn more about the workshop and download the application._
(http://www.getty.edu/conservation/education/sea/sea_chiang_wkshp.html?cid=007)
(http://www.getty.edu/conservation/education/sea/sea_chiang_wkshp.html?cid=gci
007)
Wat Pa Sak, Chiang Saen, Thailand. Photo: Jeff Cody
GCI Conservation Guest Scholar Program
Applications for the 2010-11 Conservation Guest Scholar Program at the
Getty Conservation Institute are now being accepted. The program is for
established conservators, scientists, and professionals who have attained
distinction in conservation and allied fields.
_Apply online for the GCI Conservation Guest Scholar Program._
(http://www.getty.edu/foundation/funding/residential/conservation_guest_scholars.html?c
id=gci007)
_Learn more about former GCI Conservation Guest Scholars._
(http://www.getty.edu/conservation/publications/newsletters/24_1/news_in_cons4.html?cid=gci
007)
(http://www.getty.edu/foundation/funding/residential/conservation_guest_scholars.html?cid=gci007)
2008-09 GCI Conservation Guest Scholar Christian Ost, dean of ICHEC
Brussels Management School. Photo: Dennis Keeley
Getty Graduate Interns
Graduate internships—offered in the four programs of the J. Paul Getty
Trust, including the Getty Conservation Institute—are open to students of all
nationalities who intend to pursue careers in fields related to the visual
arts. Online applications for 2010-11 will be available in September 2009.
_Find out more about the Getty Graduate Intern Program._
(http://www.getty.edu/foundation/funding/leaders/current/grad_internships.html?cid=gci007)
(http://www.getty.edu/foundation/funding/leaders/current/grad_internships.html?cid=gci007)
Former GCI Graduate Intern, Francesca Casadio. Photo: Dennis Keeley
P U B L I C A T I O N S A N D V I D E O
The Digital Print: Identification and Preservation
(http://www.getty.edu/bookstore/titles/digital.html?cid=gci007)
By Martin C. J|rgens
This invaluable resource describes the major digital printing processes
used by photographers and artists over the past forty years, explaining and
illustrating materials and their deterioration, methods of identification,
and options for acquiring and preserving digital prints.
_Learn more and order online._
(http://www.getty.edu/bookstore/titles/digital.html?cid=gci007) Photographs of the Past: Process and
Preservation
(http://www.getty.edu/bookstore/titles/photopast.html?cid=gci007)
By Bertrand Lavidrine
This volume provides a comprehensive introduction to the practice of
photograph preservation, bringing together more information on photographic
processes than any other single source.
_Learn more and order online._
(http://www.getty.edu/bookstore/titles/photopast.html?cid=gci007) Joya de Cerin: Conservation
Management Planning
(http://www.getty.edu/conservation/publications/pdf_publications/cons_mgt_planning.html?cid=gci007)
By Carolina Castellanos and Frangoise Descamps
This document summarizes experiences derived from putting site management
theory into practice at the site of Joya de Cerin, El Salvador. Through
examination of lessons learned, the document highlights key matters for
implementation of a sustainable and successful management planning effort.
_Access this publication online._
(http://www.getty.edu/conservation/publications/pdf_publications/cons_mgt_planning.html?cid=gci007)
Lectures on Materials for Architectural Conservation
(http://www.getty.edu/conservation/publications/pdf_publications/index.html#
torraca?cid=gci007)
By Giorgio Torraca
Based on Dr. Torraca's 2002 publication, Lezioni di scienza e tecnologia
dei materiali per restauro dei monumenti, the English-language Lectures
includes new and updated material.
_Access this publication online._
(http://www.getty.edu/conservation/publications/pdf_publications/index.html#torraca?cid=gci007)
Symposium Videos: Facing the Challenges of Panel Paintings Conservation:
Trends, Treatment, and Training
(http://www.getty.edu/conservation/education/panelpaintings/panelpaintings_component1.html?cid=gci007)
Symposium presenter, Marco Ciatti from the Opificio delle Pietre Dure in
Florence. Photo: Aurora Tang
This symposium, which took place May 17 and 18, 2009 at the Getty Center,
highlighted recent developments in panel paintings research and
conservation, ranging from specific treatment projects to related exhibition issues.
_Watch the videos online._
(http://www.getty.edu/conservation/education/panelpaintings/panelpaintings_component1.html?cid=gci007)
Recently acquired titles
(http://www.getty.edu/conservation/research_resources/infocenter.html?cid=gci007)
GCI Information Center. Photo: Dennis Keeley
Recently acquired titles in the Conservation Collection in the Research
Library at the Getty Research Institute are available to readers on site at
the Getty Center. Some materials are available through your library's
interlibrary loan service.
_Access the title list from the GCI Information Center page._
(http://www.getty.edu/conservation/research_resources/infocenter.html?cid-gci007)
Banner photo: Richard Ross
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community through scientific research, education and training, model field
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work of others in the field. In all its endeavors, the GCI focuses on the
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organizations responsible for the conservation of the world's cultural
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