Conservation
Conservation science refers to the treatment of artworks that prevents additional deterioration and preserves them more effectively.
For scientific treatment and verification, such as material analysis, the process requires knowledge in chemistry in addition to art history.
Today, conservation of modern and contemporary artworks call for innovative approaches, demanding new purposes and meanings for art conservation and restoration.
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Art on paper refers to a work of art created on various paper-based materials and fabrics such as silk by handwriting with ink or painting with pigments and dyes.
Binding formats including hanging scrolls, screens, scrolls, paper bundles, and frames are designed to provide better storage, conservation, and appreciation experience.
Over time, these artworks suffer physical damages such as wear and tear, chemical damages such as discoloration and decolorization, and biological damages such as
attachment of insect feces, insect attack, and fungal propagation. In response, conservation treatments eliminate the root causes of damages and apply appropriate
restoration processes for each medium and binding type.
Conservation treatment process
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Condition assessment
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Cleaning
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Filling the worn parts
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Lining
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Finish
