Course Outline

Goal

This workshop will provide participants with the basic principles and techniques for the care and preservation of works of art on paper.

Description

Basic information on the composition of materials commonly found in works of art on paper will be presented, and classification of media and techniques as well as causes of deterioration will be explored. Through discussion, demonstrations, and practical first-hand experience, participants will learn how to examine artifacts and prepare documentation, undertake surface cleaning, and perform minor repairs, conservation matting, and hinging.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• understand the nature of works of art on paper
• identify the environmental agents of deterioration
• apply fundamental principles and techniques of preservation

Target Audience

Museum and gallery staff, volunteers, curators responsible for works of art on paper, and artists