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and continental philosophies that brought Western culture to the cusp of modernity

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Conserving Contemporary Art: Issues, Methods, Materials, and Research CAA neorealismOscar Chiantore and Antonio Rava Since the advent of the avant garde in the early twentieth century, visual artists have adopted new techniques and materials, some of whose characteristics of aging and wear are still largely unknown today. The conservator's intervention has become increasingly delicate, problematic, and experimental and requires not only technical knowledge of materials but also a greater awareness of the artist's intellectual