Caring for Cultural Material 1

Caring for Cultural Material 2

Damage and Decay

Managing Collections

Managing People

Handling, Transportation, Storage and Display

Glossary

Index

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Caring for Cultural Material 1
In this volume:
– Paper
– Books
– Photographs
arrow Paintings
– Electronic Information Media
– Acknowledgments
Paintings
In this chapter:
– Objectives
– Introduction
– Structure of paintings
– What are the most common types and causes of damage?
– The do's and don'ts of handling paintings
– Framing paintings
– Hanging paintings securely
– Ideal conditions for the storage and display of paintings
– General storage and display guidelines
– Summary of conditions for the storage and display
– Paintings in Australia's climatic zones
  MORE ABOUT PAINTINGS
– Keying out
– What can go wrong with a stretcher and what you can do
– Handling straps
arrow Labels and inscriptions
– For further reading
– Self-evaluation quiz
– Answers to self-evaluation quiz

 

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Paintings

Labels and inscriptions

The types of labels and inscriptions commonly found on backing boards include framemakers' labels, chalk marks from auctioneers' rooms, names and addresses, and other ancillary material. All this material should be noted on the accessioning documentation and the condition report as it can be critical when trying to determine provenance, examine authenticity or simply undertake historical studies.

If you have a problem related to the care, framing or hanging of paintings contact a conservator. Conservators can offer advice and practical solutions.

 

 

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