Kehysten konservointi (VAPVAL060), 4.5 op

Basic information

Course name:	Kehysten konservointi Frame conservation
Course Winha code:	VAPVAL060
Kurre acronym:
Credits:	4.5
Type and level of course:	Optional studiest
Year of study, semester or study period:	1.year
Implementation:	Spring semester
Semester:
Language of tuition:	Suomi
Teacher:	Tannar Ruuben / muu
Final assessment:	Grading scale (0-5)

Descriptions

Prerequisites

Gilding, Basics of Conservation Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Documentation I

Course contents (core content level)

This course covers topics such as the history and importance of frames in painted art, deterioration mechanisms of frames, materials and methods used when framing (with emphasis on gilded frames). Cleaning, preparation of missing decorative elements, applying putty and different retouch methods (including filling gilded/silvered surfaces by using original methods are part of this course. Frame documentation procedures are also carried out at the beginnig of the course according to the principles used at the department. Individual/group (pairs) work.

Course contents (additional)

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

Upon completion the students will understand the importance of frames, deterioration birth mechanisms of gilded surfaces as well as the methods and materials used when restoring different frames.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

Recommended reading

1. Heydenryk, H. Jr, The Art and History of Frames: an inquiry into the enhancement of paintings. 1993, Lyons & Burford Publishers, New York
2. Mitchell, P. and Roberts, L., 1996, A History of European Picture Frames. Macmillan Publishers, London
3. Conzen, F. G., Bilderrahmen : Stil - Verwendung -Material. Keyserische Verlagsbuchhandlung, 1983.
4. Cunning, R., The encyclopedia of picture framing techniques. Headline, 1993.
5. Frank, V., An introduction to picture framing. Apple, 1990.
6. Grimm, C., Alte Bilderrahmen : Epochen - Typen- Material. D.W. Gallwey, 1986.
7. Heydenryck, H., The right frame. Lyons & Burford, 1993.
8. MacNamara, D., Picture framing : a practical guide from basic to baroque. David & Charles, 1994.
9. Mitchell, P., Frameworks : form, function & ornament in European portrait frames. Paul Mitchell, 1996.
10. Rodwell, J., The complete guide to picture framing : techniques, materials. Little, Brown. 1986.
11. Thiel, P. J. J., Framing in the Golden Age : picture and framing in the 17th-Century Holland. Waanders, 1995.

Teaching and learning strategies

Lectures, a practical conservation/restoration work. A short oral summary of one of the articles (written summary must be handed in at the end of the course).

Teaching methods and student workload

Assessment weighting and grading

Participation in coursework activities is required. Practical consevation project. Notes/course portfolio will be reviewed.