Academic thesis

Dörte Gutmann: Backing protection of canvas painting - Investigation and valuation of methods and materials back

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Abstract: Backing protection is a frequently used method in preventive conservation of canvas paintings. This thesis gives a general idea of the historically and the currently used methods and materials. The way climatic changes influence canvas paintings is described and the effects of backing boards are illustrated. Moreover several functions of backing protection are considered and tested in a number of practical experiments. The results show that further demands on backing boards are necessary. A decision making model was developed to simplify the selection a suitable protection.

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  • academic institution: Technische Hochschule Köln
  • kind of theses:  Diplomarbeit
  • main Tutor:  Dipl.-Rest. Prof. Portsteffen
  • assistant Tutor:  Frau Dipl. Rest. Demuth
  • date:  2004
  • Language:  German
  • pages:  127
  • pictures:  ca.

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