Othon A. Rousópoulos (1856-1922) kai oi aparchés tes epistemonikes syntḗreses ton archaioteton sten Elláda

By (author) Georgiánna Moraitou

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(December 2020)

ISBN: 9789603864653

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This book constitutes the first systematic historical study that delves into the conservation of antiquities in Greece. It discusses thelife and work of a genuine pathfinder and pioneer in the field, the chemist Othon A. Rhousopoulos, who was the first to introduce, employ and develop in Greece scientific methods for the conservation of movable antiquities – excavation finds, as well as collection objects – establishing simultaneously a connection with modern European practices. 

This book constitutes the first systematic historical study that delves into the conservation of antiquities in Greece. It discusses thelife and work of a genuine pathfinder and pioneer in the field, the chemist Othon A. Rhousopoulos, who was the first to introduce, employ and develop in Greece scientific methods for the conservation of movable antiquities – excavation finds, as well as collection objects – establishing simultaneously a connection with modern European practices. 
  • By (author) Georgiánna Moraitou