Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art and Antiquities by: Hermann Kuhn

1. Kathleen RyanAnthropology 377: Museum Studies Ball State UniversityApril 26, 2010

2. Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art and Antiquities – Volume 1 Hermann KuhnButterworths1986Page Count: 235

3. ThesisPart I: Works of Art and AntiquitiesPart II: EnvironmentPart III: Material ScienceThesis Part I: Works of Art and Antiquities Part II: Environment Part III: Material Science

4. Ivory and Bone Objects made of Leather Objects made of Amber Objects made of Wax Objects made of Tortoiseshell and Horn Easel Paintings Wood Sculpture Furniture Prints and Drawings Watercolors Books Papyrus and Inscribed Bark Textiles Part I: Works of Art and Antiquities

5. Part 1: Easel Paintings The Support Treatment and restoration of the support

6. Part 1: Easel Paintings Canvas Supports

7. Part 1: Easel Paintings The Paint Layers and Damage

8. Types of Damage and Examination Methods

9. Part II: Environment Climatic Conditions Temperature Humidity Light Pollution Atmospheric pollution

10. Temperature Humidity 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 High temperatures speed up chemical processes of aging Fungi, bacteria and insects favor higher temperatures Sudden or extreme temperature changes can damage works Climatic Conditions

11. Part 2: Temperature and Humidity

12. Destructive effects of light Ultraviolet Radiation Limitation of lighting Part 2: Light

13. Atmospheric pollutants: Cleaning the Air Sulfur dioxide Hydrogen sulfide Ammonia Nitrogen oxides Ozone Carbon monoxide Dust and soot Water sprays Electrostatic precipitators Cyclone precipitators Air intake Recirculation Part 2: Atmospheric Pollution

14. Amber Binding Media, Adhesives Ivory, bone, Antler Pigments and Dyes Leather Solvents Paper Papyrus Parchment Pearls, and Beads Tortoiseshell and Horn Soap and Synthetic Detergents Textile Fibers Wax Part III: Material Science

15. 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)

16. Different Types of Binding Media and Adhesives Oils Natural Resins Wax Synthetic Materials Proteins Plant Gums Starch, Dextrin, Flour

17. 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

18. In Conclusion Part I: Works of Art and Antiquities Part II: Environment Part III: Material Science Professional use and use of others Questions?