Historical plaster

The uniqueness of this book lies in its comprehensive view of the issue of historical plaster. The book covers the development of plaster from the earliest times to modern materials and technologies that help in plaster reconstruction and rehabilitation. Appropriate plastering during reconstruction is a prerequisite for preserving the authentic appearance of historic buildings. The publication will therefore certainly be appreciated by conservationists, architects and construction companies involved in the repair and reconstruction of monuments and other historical buildings. The authors describe the artistic and technological development of plaster from the beginning of the history of construction to the beginning of the twentieth century. The individual materials for plaster are discussed in detail, as well as their use in different historical periods. The main part of the book is devoted to research, repair, rehabilitation and restoration of plaster. Readers will be introduced to traditional and modern restoration techniques and methods, and the possibility of applying new types of materials to historic buildings. The book includes rich visual documentation in the form of colour and black and white photographs and drawings, which suitably complement the interpretation.