Full Description
This is a comprehensive guidebook to the fascinating aspects of the conservation and restoration of paintings. It explains clearly what happens in dealing with the confusing and multilayered problems encountered.
The author discusses basic techniques, materials used in both the original paintings and in restoration, chemical formulas, the equipment and methods of handling and storage; he shows how many common pitfalls can be avoided, and offers other tips based on 30 years of experience.
There are chapters on the Restorer and the Studio; Construction of Paintings; Technique of Painting; Renovation and Repair; and a bibliography, glossary and index. Eleven line drawings illustrate restoration techniques and the assembly of components.
Contents
Table of Contents
Preface
1. The Restorer's Profession
The Restorer
Ethics in Restoration
Documentation
TheRestorer's Studio
Tools
Storage
2. Construction of Paintings
Support
Wooden Support
Paper Support
Composition Board
Fabric
Metal Support
Ground
Surface Coatings
Varnish
Synthetic Varnish
Retouch Varnish
Wax Coating
Stretcher
Frames
3. Technique of Painting
Watercolor
Gouache
Tempera
Egg Tempera
Glair
Egg Varnish
Synthetic Paints
Oil Paints
Encazlstic Paints
Painting Medium
Gesso
Starch Solution
Synthetic Resin Emulsion
Encaustic with Beeswax
Egg Emulsion
Pastels
Damar Varnish
Mastic Varnish
Copal Medium
Wax
Glaze
Oil Media
Mixed Media
Varnish
Lacquer
Driers and Siccatives 3
Fixatives
Ink
Painting Textures
4. Repair and Renovation
Examination
Damage Assessment
Frames
Stretcher
Support: Canvas
Support: Wood Panels
Support: Paper
Surface Deterioration Repair
Materials
Frames
Stretchers
Support: Canvas
Support: Wood Panels
Support: Paper
Support: Cardboard
Support: Metal
Ground
Repair of Surface Damage
Renovation
Surface
Frames
Inpainting
Protection of Paintings
Health Hazards
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
