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Archetype Publications Limited has grown since 1987 to be one of the leading publishers in the conservation of art and antiquities and technical art history. We hope you enjoy browsing the titles on this website. Titles can be purchased by individuals directly from us using the order forms or from bookshops (also see where to buy).

Recent Publications

East Asian Lacquer: Material Culture, Science and Conservation
British Museum Technical Research Bulletin, Volume 5, The
English Panel Paintings 1400–1558: A Survey of Figure Paintings on East Anglian Rood Screens
Mediaeval Painters' Materials and Techniques: The Montpellier <i>Liber diversarum arcium</i>
Pigments and Power in the Andes: from the Material to the Symbolic in Andean Cultural Practices 1500 - 1800
Leather Tanneries: the Archaeological Evidence
Studying Old Master Paintings: Technology and Practice
Conservation, Restoration, and Repair of Stringed Instruments and Their Bows, The
Decorated Surfaces on Ancient Egyptian Objects: Technology, Deterioration and Conservation
Trade in Artists' Materials: Markets and Commerce in Europe to 1700

Archetype News

East Asian Lacquer - material culture, science and conservation 22nd November 2011

This handsome illustrated volume has now been published. Details on this website.

Archetype Titles in 2012 22nd November 2011

It seems that 2012 will see a record number of new Archetype titles: The Artist's Process; Bosch and Bruegel; Contemporary Art Conservation; Blue Pigments; Conservation of Archaeological Boats; Communicating Archaeology; Engraving and Etching; Metal Point; Domestic Interiors in Damascus; Jan van Eyck; Turquoise; Moving Collections; etc. Details will appear on this website as each title goes into production.

Archetype enews 3rd April 2011

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