ICOM-CC Sculpture, Polychromy, and Architectural Decoration Working Group Interim Meeting

"Polychrome Sculpture: Decorative Practice and Artistic Tradition"
ICOM-CC Working Group Sculpture, Polychromy, and Architectural
Decorations Interim Meeting
Tomar Polytechnic Institute
Tomar, Portugal
28-29 May, 2013

This two day symposium will focus on artistic tradition within the
field of polychrome sculpture relating to decorative practice. After
two symposiums on construction techniques (Maastricht 2010 and
Glasgow 2012), the main focus will now be on decorative practices,
from painting materials, to varnishes or metal leaf applications,
etc.

The meeting will be hosted by the Polytechnic Institute, Tomar
(Portugal). Tomar is well known for the Convent of the Order of
Christ (12th century),--originally a Templar stronghold--and one of
Portugal's most important historical and artistic monuments,
classified as World Heritage by UNESCO in 1983. The Polytechnic
Institute provides training for conservators in the form of a Master
degree course in Conservation and Restoration.

The organizing committee and the ICOM-CC working group Sculpture,
Polychromy, and Architectural Decoration have selected papers and
posters related to decorative practices within the field of
polychrome sculpture and the conservation treatment of these
objects. Several decorative techniques will be addressed such as
painting techniques from different regions, gilding, estofado, use
of incised and punched patterns, varnishes, lacquers, applications,
etc.

The meeting will provide a forum for discussion between
conservators, conservation scientists, researchers, educators and
curators to discuss artistic practice within the field of polychrome
sculpture. The symposium aims to bring together international
experts on polychrome decorative practice and to provide an
opportunity for the worldwide conservation community to exchange new
research, experiences and expertise within this field.

Programme
28 May-29 May 2013
9am-6pm

Confirmed Speakers--the programme may be adjusted

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    Decorative Practice and Artistic Tradition: Inorganic Supports
    ______________________________________________________________

        Joao Coroado
        Instituto Politecnico de Tomar
            "Geopolymers: Potential use in sculpture restoration"

        Patricia Monteiro
        Universidade de Lisboa
            "Polychrome coatings on a mortar altarpiece (1571): the
            Gaspar Fragoso chapel in Portalegre"

        E. Aguado-Guardiola, P. Cremonesi, X. Mas-Barbera, D.J.
        Yusa-Marco
        Escuela superior de conservacion y restauracion de bienes
        culturales de Aragon
            "Materials, techniques and degradation products of the
            15th Century Burgundian polychrome-stone sculpture in
            Aragon and Navarra (Spain). Some issues for the
            development of cleaning protocols"

        Francesca Paba, C. Falcoa, P. Meloni, R. Triaes, J. Coroado
        Instituto Politecnico de Tomar
            "Study and conservation of a polychrome terracotta
            sculpture from the Casa-Museu Jose Regio:  A first step
            towards the characterization of the Barros de
            Portalegre"

    Decorative Practice and Artistic Tradition: Workshop Practice

        Agnes Le Gac, T. Madeira, C. Remonatto, I. Nogueira, A.
        Franco, M. L. de Carvalho
        Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Universidade de Lisboa
            "Interpretation of the exuberant finishing touches
            applied to two Portuguese sets of small high-reliefs"

        Carlos Nodal
        Gilt-Teller
            "The Vermeillonner, an original 17th century French
            gilding technique, also used in Spain (Bronceado) and
            Portugal (Enfoscado) during the 18th centuries"

        Corinna Gramatke
            Provisional title: "The Jesuit Guarani Reductions"

        Helen Huges
        HIRC
            "The Painted Decoration of the Sculptures and
            Chimneypieces of Apethorpe Hall, Northamptonshire, UK
            (c.1624)"

    Decorative Practice and Artistic Tradition: Technical Studies

        L. Jorge, P. Monteiro
        Universidade Nova de Lisboa
            "From treaty to gilding practice:  Documentation on
            techniques, materials and decorative processes in the
            context of Portuguese gilded woodcarving (talha
            dourada)"

        Alexandre Manies, C. Barata, A. Calvo
        Universidade Catholica Portuguesa Porto
            "Sculpture of the Crucified Bom Jesus de Matosinhos:
            Technical study and restoration"

        Elesbeth Geldhof
            Provisional Title: "The Mummies of Leiden"

        M. Oliveira, E. Murta, L. Dias, T. Ferreira, L. Mirao, C.B.
        Dias, A. Candeias
        Lab. Jose de Figueiredo Lisbon and Lab Hercules Evora
            "Estofados materials and techniques:  Contribution for
            the characterization of regional production of baroque
            wooden polychrome sculptures: case study"

        Rosa Seserrich-Espunes, A. Nualart-Toroja
        University of Barcelona
            "Evolution of the creative process of the Gothic altar
            frontal of Sant Llorenc de Morunys: the role of previous
            drawing in high relief decoration and polychrome
            application over metal sheet"

        A. Rodriguez, N. Khandekar, F. Bazeta, M. T. Escohotado
        University of Sevilla
            "Materials and Execution Process of the Relief Painting
            Technique of "Applied Brocade" in the Basque Country"

        Barrio Olano, M. B. Olano, B. Salvarredi
        Private
            "Applied Brocade in the altar-piece of the Coronation of
            the Virgin of Errenteria (Gipuzkoa, Spain)"

        Elsa Murta
        Laboratorio Jose Figueiredo Lisbon
            "Decorative techniques, all ways to embellish and
            worship God"

        I.C.A. Sandu, E. Murta, F. Eusebio, L. Jorge, R. Veiga,
        V.S.F. Muralha, M. Costa Pereira, T. Busani, N. Leal, S.
        Ferreira
        Conservation department, Universidade Nova de Lisboa
            "Creating the illusion: the marble and stone-like
            decoration of the main altarpiece of S. Francis Church,
            in Viseu"

Posters will be displayed throughout the two day conference.

Site visits will be organized throughout the two day conference.

There will be a conference dinner (at own cost) on Tuesday 28 May
2013. Please indicate interest on registration. Details will follow.

Registration forms can be downloaded from the home page of the
ICOM-CC Working Group: Sculpture, Polychromy, and Architectural
Decoration or are available on request from
icomccspadtomar2013<-at->gmail<.>com

    <URL:http://www.icom-cc.org/38/working-groups/sculpture,-polychromy,-and-architectural-decoration/>

Costs

    Early Bird: until March 30 2013
    Student: 2 days plus visits 50Euro / 1 day 30Euro
    ICOM-CC member: 2 days plus visits 75Euro / 1 day 60Euro
    General: 2 days plus visits 90Euro / 1 day 75Euro

    Standard: after March 30 2013
    Student: 2 days plus visits 60Euro / 1 day 35Euro
    ICOM-CC member: 2 days plus visits 90Euro / 1 day 75Euro
    General: 2 days plus visits 110Euro / 1 day 95Euro

Hotels:

    Please refer to: Interim Meeting - Polychrome Sculpture:
    Decorative Practice and Artistic Tradition participant when
    booking.

    Hotel dos Templarios
    Largo Candido dos Reis, 1
    2300-326 TOMAR
    Fax: +351 249 322 191
    +351 249 310 100
    geral<-at->hoteldostemplarios<.>pt
    Single: 65,00Euro Double: 78,00Euro
    Prices per room/night. Buffet breakfast and taxes included.
    <URL:http://www.hoteldostemplarios.pt>

    Hotel Trovador
    Rua 10 de Agosto de 1385, 22/24
    2300-553 Tomar
    Fax: +351 249 322 194
    +351 249 322 567
    Single: 30,00Euro Double/twin: 45,00Euro Suite: 55,00Euro
    Prices per room/night. Breakfast and taxes included.
    <URL:http://residencialtrovador.com.sapo.pt/>

    Residencial Cavaleiros de Cristo
    Rua Alexandre Herculano n0. 7
    2300-554 Tomar--Portugal
    Fax: +351 249 321 192
    +351 249 321 203 or
    +351 249 321 067
    Single 35,00Euro Double: 55,00Euro Junior suite: 90,00Euro
    10% discount for the Interim Meeting participants.
    Prices per room/night. Breakfast and taxes included.
    <URL:http://www.cavaleirosdecristo.pt>

    Residencial Uniao
    Rua Serpa Pinto No. 94, 2300-592 Tomar
    +351 249323161
    <URL:http://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/residencial-uniao.en.html>

    Estalagem de Santa Iria
    Parque do Mouchao
    2300-536 Tomar
    Fax: +351 249 321 238
    +351 249 313 326
    estalagem.iria<-at->sapo<.>pt
    <URL:http://www.estalagemsantairia.com>

The Conference Organizing Committee:

    Ana Bidarra
    ICOM-CC Working Group Assistant Coordinator: Sculpture,
        Polychromy, and Architectural Decoration
    Private Conservator-Restorer
    Rua Almirante Candido dos Reis No. 28 3T
    3800-096 Aveiro, Portugal
    +351 966590968
    bidarra.ana<-at->gmail<.>com

    Kate Seymour
    ICOM-CC Working Group Coordinator:
    Sculpture, Polychromy, and Architectural Decoration
    Head of Education
    Stichting Restauratie Atelier Limburg (SRAL)
    Avenue Ceramique 224
    6221 KX Maastricht, The Netherlands
    +31 43 321 8444
    k.seymour<-at->sral<.>nl

    Merel Lantman
    Congress secretariat
    ML Conservation
    Tafelbergdreef 28
    3564 AA Utrecht, The Netherlands
    +31 641226348
    merel.lantman<-at->gmail<.>com

    Joao Coroado
    Professor Coordenador
    Instituto Politecnico de Tomar
    Portugal
    jcoroado<-at->ipt<.>pt

    Agnes Le Gac
    Professora Auxiliar
    Departamento de Conservacao e Restauro
    Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia
    Universidade Nova de Lisboa
    Campus da Caparica
    Quinta da Torre
    2829-516 - Monte de Caparica, Portugal
    +351 212 948 322
    alg<-at->fct<.>unl<.>pt

    Antonio Joao Cruz
    Instituto Politecnico de Tomar
    Portugal
    ajccruz<-at->gmail<.>com

Local Organizing Committee:

    Claudia Falcao
    Instituto Politecnico de Tomar
    Portugal
    +351 917717779
    cfalcao<-at->ipt<.>pt

    Ricardo Triaes
    Instituto Politecnico de Tomar
    Portugal
    rtriaes<-at->ipt<.>pt

    Atanasio Gomes
    Centro de Estudos de Arte e Cultura
    Instituto Politecnico de Tomar
    Portugal
    atanasio.g<-at->ipt<.>pt


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