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Materials
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Conservation and Art Material Encyclopedia Online (CAMEO) 
 "CAMEO contains chemical, physical, visual, and analytical information on over 10,000 historic and contemporary materials used in the conservation, preservation, and production of artistic, architectural, and archaeological materials." Browsable by material name; searchable by material name and other characteristics (such as density or melting point). Some entries contain images and authority files. Site also includes a searchable conservation organization directory. From the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. http://www.mfa.org/cameo/ Topics: Art, Librarianship, Museums Last updated Nov 6, 2003 Keeping the Artist Safe: Hazards of Arts and Crafts Materials
Collection of links to websites with safety information for the use of art products. Includes overviews, information about specific materials (such as ceramics and photographic chemicals), regulations and standards, resources for artists and schools, bibliographies, and more. Provides links to some Spanish-language pages. From the Specialized Information Services (SIS) Division of the National Library of Medicine. http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/enviro/arthazards.html Topics: Art, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated Aug 29, 2007 Multiple Choice: From Sample to Product
This exhibit highlights the sample book "and other formats that contain examples of a product or technique ... [to] link together design, technology, and marketing. They have been used for more than 300 years for the merchandizing and recording of design alternatives in many areas of the decorative arts." Browse sections on samples for tableware, art tools and materials, interior decoration, and textiles. Includes a video and introductory essays. From the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum. http://cooperhewitt.org/EXHIBITIONS/multiple_choice/site/ Topics: Art, Crafts Last updated Feb 10, 2009 |
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