Care of Paintings
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Presented by
Northern States Conservation Center
MS227: Care of Paintings
October 7 to November 1, 2019 NEW DATES
Instructor: Elizabeth Burton
Description:
Caring for paintings requires some knowledge of the component structure of paintings and the reaction of those components to both natural and man-made environments. This course looks at the painting structure, the effects of damaging environments, and proposes simple steps for basic care. Topics include the structure of paintings, proper condition reporting with standard damage vocabulary, and basic care and handling including environments, storage, and transport. The course is intended to help those entrusted with the care of paintings in any environment.
Location: http://museumclasses.org
For more information or to sign up: https://www.collectioncare.org/care-paintings-line-course