Tesseræ 5 – Autumn 2017

Description

Issue 5 has 3 conservation articles on unique paintings with scenes of Mexico, the Gran Salon at The Auberge de Provence and an informative approach on The Science and Art of Conservation. Other interesting subjects include the awarding of the George Cross, Nature’s Indomitable Force on the waves’ action, coastal defence in Birżebbuġa, burial practices focusing on the Gozo Xagħra Circle, interpretation of archaeological finds with ornithological hints, the history of the Kunċizzjoni Electric Light complex and HM’s dramatizing of our heritage. It also includes the recurring feature on new works of Art additions to the National Collection, tips on Deffun maintenance, archival snippets on the epic WW II Malta Convoy and a review of Heritage Malta’s publication of children’s books on history.