Zuzanna M. Szozda: Magnets in Conservation, Restauration and Display of Works of Art
Zuzanna M. Szozda: MAGNETS IN CONSERVATION, RESTAURATION AND DISPLAY OF WORKS OF ART. Exploring the magnetism of art materials, magnetic mounting systems, and safe use of magnets for treating and handling artworks.
Published 2023, 204 pages, paperback.
Since the dawn of art conservation its techniques and technology have been undergoing changes. Strong magnets have entered this field more than 40 years ago, and yet the influence of magnetism on the works of art has never been sufficiently studied nor understood. Lack of conscious management of the magnetic field during treatsments poses potential risk to the works of art, and the conservators themselves.
This book provides elementary knowledge about magnetism and its influence on the art objects when applying magnet-based conservation procedures and mounting systems. It attempts to better equip professionals with the necessary understanding of magnets to protect and act in a more responsible manner, when using magnets while fulfilling their duties.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Zuzanna M. Szozda graduated with honors from the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, Poland, at the Faculty of Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art and the Institute of Pedagogical Studies and achieved the Master in Arts. Parts of her studies were completed at the Hochschule fur Bildende Kunste (Academy of Fine Arts) in Dresden, Germany. The following postgraduate studies took place at the University of Warsaw, Poland, at the Faculty of Journalism and Political Science. The Author also completed a year-long internship at the University of Cambridge, UK (Fitzwilliam Museum, Hamilton Kerr Institute). Further, she deepened her knowledge in the field of exact sciences during a research fellowship devoted to the study of the phenomena of magnetism with a view to the conservation of works of art. She has published articles in professional journals and presented her findings at numerous conferences. While continuing her pioneering research she works as a professional art conservator.
Published 2023, 204 pages, paperback, dimensions: 23.5 x 16.8 x 0.9 cm.
