[DOC] Junk: Art and the Politics of Trash by Gillian Whiteley in Arts-Photography

Description

This book takes a look at the history and use of cut; rubbed and gauged brickwork; the use of tools and equipment and the differences between historic and contemporary bricks with a view to inform conservation and restoration decisions.The book uses case studies from England; Ireland and the US to illustrate the use of different materials and techniques on buildings ranging in age. Written by Dr. Gerard Lynch; the leading authority in this subject area; this book will be of particular interest to architectural historians; architects working on historic buildings and building conservators.