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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

On the Trail of Bosch and Bruegel: Four Paintings United under Cross-Examination
Scientific Research on Ancient Asian Metallurgy
Archaeology and Digital Communication: Towards Strategies of Public Engagement
Artist's Process: Technology and Interpretation, The
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

Archetype News

Reprint of Artists' Pigments: A Handbook of their History and Characteristics 22nd March 2012

We are pleased to announce the long awaited reprints of volumes 1 - 3 of this landmark series (due April 2012). This means that the complete 4 volume series will be available for the first time. These books may be purchased individually or as sets of volumes 1 - 3 or volumes 1 - 4. Details on the website.

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.