Conservation
Giorgione: the painter of “poetic brevity”
This study is based on a close look at conservation and restoration research, a scientific examination of the artist’s technique, and new documentary evidence
Action urgently needed to save Brancusi’s Endless Column
The most important outdoor sculpture of this century has been ravaged by rust, pollution, politics and conservation debates
Books: Carlo James explores the history of art conservation
A critical look at old and new conservation and preservation techniques
Dürer’s “Virgin of the Sorrows”: almost too terrible to show in Munich
Three works by the German master went on show last month following an acid attack a decade ago. Two have been restored with a new ion-exchange technique used on paintings for the first time
Saxon warrior discovered in Roman vineyard
The find dates from around AD 650
Conservator on conflict with Russian Orthodox Church: "We saved Church art"
Negotiating the restitution of religious art is important, but it should not be at the expense of the institutions protecting Russia's cultural heritage
Banca Toscana to sponsor restoration of Cimabue’s altarpiece “Maestà”
The structure that replaced the wooden support has caused the 13th century Madonna to rupture
An art historian stands accused of criminal libel; a conviction would affect the future freedom of critics
Professor James Beck of Columbia University is standing trial in Italy