Kehyskonservointi (KOPK017), 1.5 op

Basic information

Prerequisites

Conservation of gilded surfaces - theory part, incl. history of frames, from spring term 2006. Chemistry and material courses from the 1. and 2. study year.

Course contents (core content level)

During this part of the course students learn about basic gilding techniques, learn to recognise the main mechanisms of decay and deterioration in frames and will be introduced to different materials and techniques used in gilded frames, incl. patination.

Course contents (additional)

Cleaning of frames, making missing decorative elements, filling and different retouching techniques are part of the course. Students make as individual task different surface decoration and patination models for their private use as reference material.

Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)

Students will obtain basic knowledge about gilding (watergilding, oil gilding, other metals in gilding), tools and materials used in gilding. Students will understand the means and methods in conservation - restoration of gilded frames and frames with other surface treatment.

Core content level learning outcomes (skills)

Students have the basic knowledge about cleaning of frames with different surface decoration (gilded, silvered, painted), know how to restore missing parts of the frame and to conserve different surfaces of frames 8incl. patination).

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, practical work (incl. making of samples of patination techniques)

Teaching methods and student workload

Lectures
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Individual research, reading
Learning tasks / Assignments

Assessment weighting and grading

participation at lectures, personal tasks (patination samples), practical work

Related competences of the degree programme

Personal development
Material analyses
Conservation