Maalausten dokumentointi ja konservointi II (KOMA022), 10.5 op

Basic information

Prerequisites

Previous professional courses of the 1. and 2. study year

Course contents (core content level)

Students get to know both in theory and practice modern conservation methods, materials (also synthetic) and techniques used in conservation of canvas paintings. Also natural materials used in modern conservation methods will be taught.

Course contents (additional)

The course is a continuation to the course Paintings conservation I / Lining techniques. During the course students will learn about different suction techniques used in paintings conservation (suction table, mini suction table, vacuum envelope), humidity treatments, repair of tears and cuts, consolidation treatments, filling materials, isolation of the fillings, and creation of the surface structure. There is a theory part of the course accompanied by the large amount of practical conservation - restoration work. It is the most important course in conservation of canvas paintings during the 4 year study period.

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

Opintojakson suoritettuaan opiskelija tuntee modernit (synteettiset) materiaalit ja tekniikat kankaalle maalatuille maalauksille, niiden käytön historian. Opiskelija osaa arvioida materiaalien ja metodien soveltuvuutta erityyppisille maalauksille.
Opiskelija ymmärtää eri materiaalien ja tekniikoiden haitat ja hyödyt eri konservointitilanteissa.
After the course student knows the modern (synthetic) materials and techniques used in conservation of canvas paintings and the history of their use. Student is able to assess the compatibility and suitability of modern materials and methods for different types of damages in canvas paintings and is able to understand the benefits and also the risks of these materials and methods when working with different conservation-restoration problems.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

Opintojakson suoritettuaan opiskelija osaa käytännössä soveltaa erilaisia moderneja materiaaleja, tekniikoita ja laitteita kankaalle maalattujen maalausten kohdalla niin, että lopputulos on sekä eettisesti että esteettisesti hyväksyttävä.
After the course student is able to choose and use different suitable modern materials, methods and equipment for solving conservation-restoration problems, related to canvas paintings so that the result is both esthetically and ethically acceptable.

Recommended reading

1. Villers Caroline (ed), Lining Paintings. Papers from the Greenwich Conference on Comparative Lining Techniques. 2003
2. Hedley, G., Measured Opinions. Collected papers on the conservation of paintings, London: United Kingdom Institute for Conservation (1993)
3. Borglin, P., Adhesiver för Sammanfogning av Revor På Duk, Examensarbete, Göteborgs Universitet, Institutionen För Kulturvård (1994)
4. Mitka, W., Portable Mini Low-Pressure Apparatus for the Treatment of Paintings. Studies in Conservation 30 (1985)
5. Peteus, T., Moderna Metoder För Konservering Af Maleri På Duk. Metodebeskrivelse, Stiftelsen Västsvensk Konservatorsatelje, Göteborg (1985)
6. Lining and Backing: The Support of Paintings and Textiles: Papers delivered at the UKIC conference, 7-8 November 1995
7. FYRAND, K. 1999: Different Aspects Concerning the Mechanical Behaviour of Strip Lined Canvas paintings. Graduation thesis BSc-level, Gothenburg University.
8. HORIE, C.V. 1999: Materials for Conservation. Organic Consolidants, Adhesives and Coatings. Butterworth, Heinemann.
9. KARPOWITCH, A. 1990: A Study on Development Of Cracks on Paintings. In: Journal of AIC. No. 29. pp.169-180.
10. RØD, J. 1997: Om dublering, de-dublering og dobbeltoppspenning. Betraktninger om fysisk-estetiske forhold. In: Consolidants & Conservation Methods. pp. 291-303. Preprints NKF-N Congress 1997.
11. TÉTREAULT, J. & MACDONALD, M.A. & DOWN, J.I. and WILLIAMS SCOTT, R. 1996: Adhesive testing at the Canadian Conservation Institute- an evaluation of selected poly(vinyl acetate) and acrylic adhesives. In: Studies in Conservation Vol 41, Number 1.
12. THORÉN, A. 1997. A Comparative Analysis of Lamination Adhesives. In: Consolidants & Conservation Methods. pp. 37-49. Preprints for NKF-N Congress 1997.
13. VILLERS, C. 1981: Artists Canvases. A History. In: ICOM CC 6th Triennial Meeting, Ottawa 1981. pp. 81/2/1-10.
14. Conference on Comparative Lining Techniques. National Maritime Museum, 1974. Lots of different articles. Older, original version of publication, listed as no.1.
15. Artikkelit julkaisuista: Picture Restorer, ZKK and Restauro, NG Technical Bulletin, ICOM CC Konferenssijulkaisut.
16. Opettajan osoittamat artikkelit.

Teaching and learning strategies

Lectures, practical conservation-restoration work, essey.

Teaching methods and student workload

Ohjattu konservointityö
Lectures
Individual research, reading
Essay

Assessment weighting and grading

Participation at the lectures, practical conservation work, independent work, essey, developing ones skills and knowledge during the course.

Related competences of the degree programme

experise in the specific field, extensive integration skills
Documentation
Context
Ethical competencies
Personal development
Material analyses
Conservation
Generic Competences