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BALL STATE UNIVERSITY
APRIL 26, 2010
Kathleen RyanAnthropology 377: Museum Studies
Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art and Antiquities –
Volume 1
Hermann Kuhn
Butterworths1986
Page Count: 235
Thesis
Part I: Works of Art and Antiquities
Part II: Environment
Part III: Material Science
Thesis
Part I: Works of Art and Antiquities
Part II: Environment
Part III: Material Science
Easel PaintingsWood SculptureFurniturePrints and DrawingsWatercolorsBooksPapyrus and
Inscribed BarkTextiles
Ivory and BoneObjects made of
LeatherObjects made of
AmberObjects made of
WaxObjects made of
Tortoiseshell and Horn
Part I: Works of Art and Antiquities
Part 1: Easel Paintings
The Support
Treatment and restoration of the support
Part 1: Easel Paintings
Canvas Supports
Part 1: Easel Paintings
The Paint Layers and Damage
Types of Damage and Examination Methods
Part II: Environment
Climatic Conditions Temperature Humidity
LightPollution
Atmospheric pollution
Temperature Humidity
High temperatures speed up chemical processes of aging
Fungi, bacteria and insects favor higher temperatures
Sudden or extreme temperature changes can damage works
As temperature increases, the amount of water vapor needed to saturate the air increases
Hygroscopic organic materials absorb and release moisture until equal to that of their environment
Climatic Conditions
Part 2: Temperature and Humidity
Destructive effects of light
Ultraviolet Radiation
Limitation of lighting
Part 2: Light
Atmospheric pollutants: Cleaning the Air
Sulfur dioxideHydrogen sulfide AmmoniaNitrogen oxidesOzoneCarbon monoxideDust and soot
Water spraysElectrostatic
precipitatorsCyclone
precipitatorsAir intakeRecirculation
Part 2: Atmospheric Pollution
AmberBinding Media,
AdhesivesIvory, bone, AntlerPigments and DyesLeatherSolventsPaper
PapyrusParchmentPearls, and BeadsTortoiseshell and
HornSoap and Synthetic
DetergentsTextile FibersWax
Part III: Material Science
Binding Media and Adhesives
Binding media and adhesives have similar compositions
Divided into groups based on: Origin (i.e. animal, vegetable, mineral or synthetic) Composition (oils, resins, proteins etc.,) Whether they are soluble in water or organic solvents How they dry or harden (there are 5 distinctions for
this)
Different Types of Binding Media and Adhesives
OilsNatural ResinsWaxSynthetic MaterialsProteinsPlant GumsStarch, Dextrin, Flour
Professional Use and Others
Explains the foundation of terms, methods, materials, scientific examination and other concerns in conservation and restoration. Helps amateurs understanding of treatment and care
of works Not “do it yourself” step-by-step information!
Warns against untrained alterations of original objects To inform professional conservator on available
treatments
In Conclusion
Part I: Works of Art and AntiquitiesPart II: EnvironmentPart III: Material ScienceProfessional use and use of othersQuestions?