Call for papers--Conservation of plasterwork

Call for papers
ICON Stone and Wall Painting section

"The Conservation of Historic Architectural Plasterwork; a review
    and update into current working practice, historic materials and
    historic plaster types"

Held on two independent days; the first on September 23, 2011 and
the second in spring 2012 (Venue likely to be Bristol or Oxford:
date and venue confirmation to be announced soon).

Day 1: Friday 23 September, 2011
Venue: The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
Coalbrookdale
Ironbridge Gorge TF8 7DQ

Organisers: ICON Stone and Wall Paintings Committee
<URL:http://www.icon.org.uk>

and see events page.

Contact:

    Simon Swann
    +44 1502676044
    swannsh<-a t->btinternet< . >com

The ICON Stone and Wall Paintings committee, as part of its
continuing programme of day events, is now organising a conference
of two separate days of talks and presentations on the conservation
of Architectural Plasterwork. Within the context of these
presentations historic architectural plaster work is considered to
include both plain and ornamental plasterwork applied to historic
buildings (internally or externally) and requiring conservation.
This conference is neither primarily concerned with wall paintings
nor the application of new plasters (except where these form an
important part of the overall conservation process).

It is some years now since there has been any detailed publication
of methods used in the conservation of historic plasterwork and it
is hoped that these two days provide a review of currents methods
and knowledge, specifically relating to the in situ conservation and
the technical understanding of historic plasterwork.

Through a series of illustrated talks by conservators, researchers,
analysts and archaeologists it is hoped a range of detailed
technical presentations and case studies can help provide new
insight into this subject. It is expected that submissions of
suitable standard will be published in an ICON Stone and Wall
Painting Publication. Poster submissions may also be made.
Submissions with good technical detail are invited in response to
the following topics and questions.

    Understanding plasters types, materials and construction;
    including both interior and exterior plasters and renders.

    Materials analysis of historic plasterwork including both
    plaster layers and painted and decorated surfaces.

    How do we assess the historic significance of plasterwork?

    Inspection and condition assessments of historic plasterwork.

    Conservation techniques to support, conserve and consolidate
    plaster in situ.

    The partial re-instatement/re-plastering of missing sections of
    plaster as part of a wider plaster conservation scheme.

    Recording, referencing and data base collections of historic "in
    situ plasters" examples. Museum and other collections of
    architectural plasters.

    Specialist plaster types, conservation and repair.

Submissions: Contributions to the day may be made in the form of
academic papers and illustrated presentations (supported by a paper
suitable for publication). Papers which do not include adequate
technical detail will not be considered. A limited number of Poster
submissions will also be considered

We are now inviting the submission of abstracts in response to the
above questions. Abstracts of approximately 200-400 words including
at least 3 images may be submitted. These should reach the
organisers by June 18 2011, later submissions will be considered for
day 2 in spring 2012.

Contact point and Submissions to:

    Simon Swann
    swannsh<-a t->btinternet< . >com

Speakers will be paid travel expenses only (subject to agreement
with the committee beforehand) and have free refreshments and lunch
on the day.

Berenice Humphreys
Cliveden Conservation
+44 761 420300


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