Title: The restauration [i.e. restoration] of paintings /
Authors: Nicolaus, Knut.; Westphal, Christine.
Date: 1999
Publisher: Könemann,
Physical description: 422 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm.
Language: English
LC class: N
Abstract: Describes steps necessary for the preservation of paintings, including the supports, paint layer, and varnish layer. Outlines both traditional and contemporary techniques.
Contents: Wooden supports -- The formation of wood -- Structure of wood -- Cutting wood -- Properties of wooden supports -- Elasticity and structural strength -- Reactions to heating -- Controlling fungal and insect attacks -- Wood consolidation -- Cluing -- Straightening -- Splitting -- Transfer -- Renewing damaged supports -- Protective backings -- Hanging, exhibition -- Textile supports -- Types of damage and how they are caused -- General restoration operations -- Alternatives to lining -- Lining -- Marouflage -- Transfer -- Splitting -- Lining fabrics -- Interlayers -- Tools and equipment -- Adhesives for lining -- Materials for the substructure and superstructure -- Frames and working frames -- The paint layer -- Changes caused by painting techniques -- Craquelure -- Layer separation, binding agent failure -- Reattaching and securing separated layers -- Filling -- Varnish -- Varnishes -- Varnish application -- The varnish layer -- Surface dirt -- Cleaning.
Notes: Includes index.