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Video: Tunisia's Mosaics Video from the GCI's Conservation of Mosaics in Situ project. |
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Video: Wall Paintings of Mogao Video from the GCI's Wall Paintings at Mogao Grottoes project. |
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Video: Royal Bas Reliefs of Abomey Video from the GCI's Royal Bas-Reliefs of Abomey (1992-1997) project. |
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Conservation and Management of the Tomb of Tutankhamen A five-year collaborative project for conservation and management of the tomb of Tutankhamen. |
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Palace Sculptures of Abomey Palace Sculptures of Abomey: History Told on Walls. Available in five sections as downloadable PDFs. |
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Tunisian Mosaics: Treasures from Roman Africa A richly illustrated introduction to the Roman-era mosaics of Tunisia. |
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The Conservation of Decorated Surfaces on Earthen ... Proceedings from this 2004 colloquium organized by the GCI and National Park Service. |
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Lessons Learned Proceedings from the 9th triennial meeting of the International Committee for Conservation of Mosaics in 2005. |
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Conservation of Ancient Sites on the Silk Road Papers from the 2nd International Conference on Conservation of Grotto Sites in 2004. |
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Cave Temples of Mogao: Art and History on the Silk Road Presents history and development of the cave temple as well as iconography and conservation of the wall paintings. |
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Biodeterioration of Stone in Tropical Environments |
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Conservation of the Last Judgment Mosaic, St. Vitus Cathedral ... Selected papers from the 2001 international symposium marking completion of the mosaics conservation. |
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World Rock Art One of the word's leading experts, Jean Clottes, provides an engaging overview of rock art worldwide. |
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MOSAIKON: A Regional Strategy for the Conservation of ... Overview and details of a Getty Conservation Institute partnership to enhance capacity for archaeological mosaics in the Mediterranean region. |
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Conserving Modern Architecture Initiative This initiative seeks to identify and address conservation challenges to modern architecture through a research and implementation program. |
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Earthen Architecture Initiative Overview and details of a Getty Conservation Institute initiative to advance the conservation of earthen architecture worldwide. |
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Conservation of Mosaics in Situ Details of a GCI project addressing a number of important issues related to the conservation and management of ancient mosaic pavements in situ. |
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Chaco Canyon (1991–1996) Overview of a past Getty Conservation Institute project in Chaco Canyon to investigate protective strategies for preserving archaeological sites. |
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Conservation of Wall Paintings (1985–1991) A summary of a 3-year diploma course on the conservation of wall paintings sponsored by the Getty Conservation Institute. |
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Orpheus Mosaic (1988–1989) A summary of a Getty Conservation Institute project that focused on the conservation of the Orpheus mosaic in Cyprus. |
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Wall Paintings at Mogao Grottoes Overview and details of a Getty Conservation Institute project researching the deterioration of wall paintings at the Mogao Grottoes in China. |
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Herculaneum Project Details of a Getty Conservation Institute project to address specific conservation problems at the Roman archaeological site of Herculaneum. |
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Terra (1998–2005) Overview and details of a past GCI project that promotes earthen architectural heritage conservation through international cooperation. |
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Mogao and Yungang Grottoes (1990–1995) A summary of a Getty Conservation Institute project for the implementation of site conservation strategies in China. |
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Desalination of Porous Building Materials (2006–2010) Overview of a past GCI project to establish guidelines for conservators on the use of desalination systems for building materials. |
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Conservation of América Tropical A Getty Conservation Institute project on the conservation of the David Alfaro Siqueiros mural America Tropical in LA. |
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St. Vitus Mosaic in Prague (1992–2008) Overview and details of a past GCI project that focuses on the conservation of the Last Judgment mosaic on St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague. |
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Valley of the Queens A summary of a Getty Conservation Institute project for the conservation and management of the Valley of the Queens in Luxor, Egypt. |
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Lime Mortars and Plasters (1998–2009) Overview and details of a Getty Conservation Institute project that focuses on the preservation of lime mortars and plasters. 
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Eames House Conservation Project A collaborative project to develop a long-term conservation management and maintenance plan for the 1949 home of Ray and Charles Eames. |
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Injection Grouts for the Conservation of Architectural Surfaces Details of a Getty Conservation Institute project to evaluate injection grouts for conservation of architectural surfaces. |
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Southern African Rock Art Project Overview and details of a GCI project to strengthen rock art preservation, conservation, accessibility, and management in the Southern African region. |
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Royal Bas-Reliefs of Abomey (1991-1997) Overview of a past Getty Conservation Institute project for the conservation of the Salle des Bijoux in the Royal Palaces of Abomey, Benin. |
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Rock Art of Baja California (1994–1996) Overview and details of a past GCI project for the conservation of cave paintings in the Sierra de San Francisco, Baja California, Mexico. |
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Tomb of Nefertari (1986–1992) A summary of a Getty Conservation Institute project that addressed the conservation of the tomb of Queen Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens, Egypt. |
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Conservation of Rock Art (1987–1990) A summary of training courses on rock art conservation, protection and site management sponsored by the Getty Conservation Institute. |
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Xunantunich (1992–1996) Overview and details of a past Getty Conservation Institute project for the conservation of the Maya site, Xunantunich, in Belize. |
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Conservation of Polychromed Wooden Altarpieces (2000 ... Overview and details of a past Getty Conservation Institute project to conserve polychromed wooden altarpieces. |
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Organic Materials in Wall Paintings (2003–2010) Overview and details of a GCI project to improve wall paintings conservation through identification of organic materials used as binders.
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Conservation and Management of the Tomb of Tutankhamen Project Partners and team members of a Getty Conservation Institute project to conserve and manage the tomb of Tutankhamen. |
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Conservation and Management of the Tomb of Tutankhamen Background research and assessment component |
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House of Eternity: Tomb of Nefertari Publication downloadable in 4 sections. Offers insights into Nefertari; the construction and symbolism of royal tombs; GCI's role in conserving and stabilizing the tomb's wall paintings. |
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Conservation of Ancient Sites on the Silk Road (1997) Proceedings of an October 1993 international conference at the Mogao Grottoes at Dunhuang. |
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GCI e-Bulletin, February 2011 A bimonthly bulletin providing timely information on the activities of the Getty Conservation Institute. |
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GCI e-Bulletin, October 2010 A bimonthly bulletin providing timely information on the activities of the Getty Conservation Institute. |
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GCI e-Bulletin, December 2009 A bimonthly bulletin providing timely information on the activities of the Getty Conservation Institute. |
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GCI e-Bulletin, April 2011 A bimonthly bulletin providing timely information on the activities of the Getty Conservation Institute. |
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GCI e-Bulletin, June 2010 A bimonthly bulletin providing timely information on the activities of the Getty Conservation Institute. |
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Assessment Report on Shuxiang Temple Assessment Report on Shuxiang Temple, Chengde - available in 12 sections as downloadable PDFs. |
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Conference: 6th Int'l Conference - Conservation of Earthen ... Summary of a conference held in 1990 that focused on the importance of earth as a building material in the Americas. |
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Conference: Lessons Learned: Reflecting on the Theory and ... Summary of the ninth triennial conference of the International Committee for the Conservation of Mosaics coorganized by Getty Conservation Institute |
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Conference: Mural Painting and Conservation in the Americas ... Selected papers from a May 2003 symposium at the Getty Center, examining social, artistic, political and conservation issues of contemporary murals. |
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Lecture: The California Missions: History, Art, and ... Details and video of a panel discussion about the history, art, and preservation of the California missions, held on October 20, 2009. |
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Lecture: Conservation of the Transfiguration mosaic in the ... Details and video of a public lecture on the conservation and safeguarding of the Transfiguration mosaic held at the Getty Center, April 14, 2011. |
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Finishing Touches: Conserving Wall Paintings and Other ... Details and video of a Getty Conservation Institute panel discussion on April 14, 2010. |
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The Legal and Ethical Consideration of Mural Conservation ... Paper presented at the Getty symposium |
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Before the Paint Hits the Wall Paper presented at the Getty symposium |
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Priorities in Conserving Community Murals Paper presented at the Getty symposium |
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Chaco Culture National Historical Park: A Case Study A values-based case study of this historic site in New Mexico, USA. 1 of 4 case studies undertaken by the GCIs Research on the Values of Heritage project |
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Terra 2008 Proceedings from this 2008 conference on the study and conservation of earthen architectural heritage held in Bamako, Mali. |
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GCI Project Terra Bibliography A bibliography of literature on earthen architecture. Part of the GCI Project Bibliography series. |
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Terra Literature Review: An Overview of Earthen Architecture ... An overview of research in earthen architecture conservation. |
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Conference: Conference on the Conservation of Ancient Sites ... A summary of a conference that focused on the conservation of the Mogao grottoes in China sponsored by the Getty Conservation Institute. |
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The Future of Asia's Past: Preservation of the Architectural ... Summary of an international conference held in Chaing Mai, Thailand, January 1995 on the preservation of the architectural heritage of Asia. |
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Illustrated Glossary: Mosaics in Situ Project |
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Between Two Earthquakes: The Management of Cultural ... This handbook investigates issues related to the management and protection of historic structures, sites, and monuments in seismic zones. |
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Conservation of Archaeological Sites in the Mediterranean ... Publication, from a 1995 conference, intended to convey discussions and recommendations that identify principal issues and propose possible resolutions. |
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Conservación de vidrieras históricas: Results of research on values and benefits of cultural heritage conservation undertaken by the GCI through its Agora Initiative. |
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The Conservation of the Orpheus Mosaic at Paphos, Cyprus A full text document. |
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Fort Selden Adobe Test Wall Project, Phase I, Final Report Results of the Adobe Test Wall Project to test a wide range of protective coatings, wall caps, and wall foundation treatments on adobe. Published in 2000. |
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Technician Training for the Maintenance of In Situ Mosaics 2011 edition of this handbook for technician training. Includes documentation methodologies and lesson summaries. Available in English, French, and Arabic. |
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Conference: 10th Int'l Conference on the Study & ... A summary of the 10th International Conference on the Study and Conservation of Earthen Architecture, held February 2008 in Bamako, Mali, West Africa. |
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6th International Conference on Earthen Architecture 6th International Conference on the Conservation of Earthen Architecture: Adobe 90 Preprints, Available in four separate sections as downloadable PDF files. |
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Conference: 2nd International Conference on Conservation of ... A summary of a conference sponsored by the Getty Conservation Institute on the conservation and management of Silk Road grotto sites. |
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Lecture: Approaches to Conserving Modern Architecture in the ... Lecture and video of a panel discussion on conservation principles in the rehabilitation of modern architecture. |
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Newsletter 13.2 Summer 1998 Newsletter article examining preservation issues associated with rock art. |
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Newsletter 11.2 Summer 1996 Newsletter feature article examining conservation efforts at rock art sites in Baja California. |
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Newsletter 9.1 Spring 1994 Newsletter feature article on the conservation of the Mogao grottoes, the largest collection of Buddhist wall painting in China. |
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Newsletter 7.3 Fall 1992 Newsletter feature article examining the international effort to conserve wall paintings in the tomb of Nefertari. |
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Newsletter 7.3 Fall 1992 Newsletter conversation with Gamal Mokhtar, former chairman of the Egyptian Antiquities Organization. |
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Newsletter 11.1 Spring 1996 (Conservation at the Getty Newsletter feature article examining the bas-reliefs on the royal palaces of Abomey and their conservation. |
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Newsletter 25.2 Fall 2010 Newsletter article about the conservation and management of the Tomb of Tutankhamen. |
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Newsletter 21.1 Spring 2006 Newsletter article on the 2005 International Committee for Conservation of Mosaics conference in Tunisia. |
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Newsletter 25.2 Fall 2010 Newsletter article on MOSAIKON, a regional program for conservation of mosaics in the Mediterranean. |
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Newsletter 18.2 Summer 2003 Newsletter feature article on the conservation of outdoor contemporary murals. |
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Newsletter 18.2 Summer 2003 Newsletter article on the symposium, Mural Painting and Conservation in the Americas held May 16-17, 2003 at the Getty Center in Los Angeles. |
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Resources - Newsletter 9.3 Fall 1994 (Getty Conservation) Newsletter feature article examining the restoration of the Last Judgment mosaic of St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague Castle. |
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Newsletter 17.3 Fall 2002 Newsletter article on conserving the Buddhist Wall Paintings at Mogao grottoes in China. |
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Newsletter 7.3 Fall 1992 Newsletter article about the conservation of the tomb of Kiki, a court official in the necropolis at Thebes. |
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Newsletter 7.3 Fall 1992 Newsletter article about conservation plans for the tomb of Tutankhamun. |
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Eames House Conservation (News Item) GCI and Eames Foundation are developing a conservation & maintenance plan for house. From Vol. 27.1, Spring 2012. |
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Newsletter 9.2 Summer 1994 Newsletter feature article examining restoration of the Siqueiros mural América Tropical by the Getty Conservation Institute. |
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Modern Architecture Initiative (News Item) GCI launches a new initiative to advance conservation of 20th-century heritage. From Vol. 27.1, Spring 2012. |
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Presentation and Interpretation in Cave 85 (News Item) Raised platform and new lighting enhance visitor experience at Mogao Grottoes cave. From Vol. 27.1, Spring 2012. |
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Newsletter 18.2 Summer 2003 Newsletter article on themaintenance and conservation of the outdoor public murals of Cambridge, Massachusetts. |
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Newsletter 17.1 Spring 2002 Newsletter article discussing the conservation of ancient in situ mosaic pavements in Tunisia. |
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Newsletter 18.2 Summer 2003 Newsletter discussion about mural painting and conservation. |
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Technician Training Handbook Revised (News Item) 2011 edition of this handbook. Available in English, French and Arabic. Vol. 27.1, Spring 2012. |
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Newsletter 25.2 Fall 2010 Newsletter article on identification of organic materials in wall paintings. |
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Newsletter 21.1 Spring 2006 Newsletter article on the protective function of shelters over mosaics. |
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