Art Matters. Netherlands technical Studies in Art. 1/2003

The 1st volume of the yearbook ArtMatters - Netherlands Technical Studies in Art presents a collection of lavishly illustrated articles by important scholars working in the interdisciplinary field of technical art history. Drawing on the combined expertise of conservators, scientists and art historians, ArtMatters brings together a wealth of information about artists' materials, techniques and studio practice, from different periods and disciplines. ArtMatters goes beyond the pure identification of materials. It addresses the connection between the artist's methods and intentions, as well as the relations between changes in style, technical developments and materials available, all set against an art historical context. ArtMatters provides fascinating accounts of the artist at work. The articles illustrate the significant role the study of techniques and materials can have within art historical research and its various philosophical approaches towards the understanding of art works. ArtMatters creates illuminating insights into the artist's original intention and its material expression, insights that characterise current conservation research as a whole. ArtMatters is therefore an invaluable resource for art historians, conservators, collectors, and all those interested in the making of artworks. Index to the 1st volume (2002) of ArtMatters - Netherlands Technical Studies in Art: Two unknown side panels from the Master of the Antwerp Adoration - Peter van den Brink Questions and answers: The technical examination of polychrome terra-cotta sculptures by Johan Georg van der Schardt - Arie Wallert "Dou doesn't paint, oh no, he juggles with his brush" Gerrit Dou a Rembrandtesque 'Fijnschilder' Jørgen Wadum Dissolution, aggregation and protrusion. Lead soap formation in 17th century grounds and paint layers. Petria Noble, Jaap. J. Boon and Jørgen Wadum Diana,Vermeer and technical ambiguity. The metamorphosis of an early painting by Vermeer. Carol Pottasch, Ruth Hoppe and Elmer Kolfin Five silver plaquettes made by the Flemish silversmith Mathias Melin &# Joosje van Bennekom A travel experience: Mathijs Maris, the Corot painting box and some 19th century tube paints examined · Erma Hermens, Astrid Kwakernaak, Klaas Jan van den Berg A ritual umbrella mask from the Bismarck Archipelago , Arie Wallert, Cees van de Meiracker, Linda Hanssen Book reviews Chief editor Erma Hermens Editorial board Klaas Jan van den Berg Paul van Duin René Hoppenbrouwers Ysbrand Hummelen Jørgen Wadum Arie Wallert