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	Art Conservation and Restoration - MSN Encarta
		Art Conservation and Restoration, actions taken to examine, preserve, and restore to their original condition objects of historic and artistic merit.
		Art objects placed in contact with chemically reactive materials can be damaged, as, for example, a drawing on good rag paper mounted under a wood-pulp mat, or colors in a collage, which darken as a result of the oxidation of poor-quality glue.
		Conservators are taught to use adhesives to reassemble broken objects and the methods used to clean marble, ivory, and other materials.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761576120/Art_Conservation_and_Restoration.html (953 words)

	Art conservation and restoration - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Conservation is the profession devoted to the preservation of cultural property for the future.
		Art restoration can sometimes be controversial due to fears that a restoration would damage a piece, or on the grounds that damage or residue forms part of the history of a given piece and should not be modified.
		The opposite of art restoration is art destruction.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Art_Conservation_and_Restoration (246 words)

	art conservation in museum, object restoration, conservation of art objects
		The basis of the theory of modern restoration of museum exhibits is a conception of restoration method and differentiation of diverse restoration methods.
		Restoration of works of fine art and material culture more often has their reconstruction in the condition most close to the original for an object.
		Scientifically sound modern restoration develops on the basis of research of materials and creation technology of the object of restoration, causes and types of its damages and extraneous distortions, profound study of the history of art and material culture.
	www.artsstudio.com /restoration/restorat.htm (551 words)

	art conservation and restoration. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		Works of art are subject to a variety of disfiguring ills, many of them caused by environmental effects, particularly temperature and humidity changes and pollution.
		Much modern conservation effort is directed toward producing a stable, favorable situation for the display of art works and maintaining regular inspection and diagnostic procedures to combat deterioration.
		Conservators and restorers from all over the world applied emergency treatment to the treasures of painting, sculpture, and architecture that could be saved.
	www.bartleby.com /65/ar/artconse.html (1174 words)

	antique furniture conservation, furniture restoration - Art-Conservation.org
		Conservation is the profession devoted to the preservation of cultural property for the future.
		Art conservation and art restoration is not the same thing.
		Restoration attempts to bring the artwork to some previous state the restorer believes to be original.
	www.art-conservation.org /antique_furniture_conservation.html (209 words)

	art conservation and restoration on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		ART CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION [art conservation and restoration] the preservation of structurally sound works of art, the halting of processes that lead to the damage of works of art, and the repair of already damaged works of art.
		Such techniques are beset by dangers inherent in the variable nature of the original pigments and varnish, and the risk of injury increases with the age of the painting.
		The Art of Restoration; West Midlanders can view a Birmingham exhibition detailing what was described as 'The Restoration of the Century'.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/section/artconse_SurfaceRestoration.asp (1428 words)

	Boeijink & Boekel - Painting restoration and conservation
		Boeijink and Boekel Painting restoration and conservation \| Tingietersweg 87 \| 2031 ER HAARLEM \| The Netherlands \| Tel: (0031) 23 5514993
		Restoration studio for conservation and restoration of paintings on canvas and panels and polychrome objects, collection care.
		the restoration and conservation of paintings and painted objects.
	www.schilderijenrestaurator.eu (597 words)

	art conservation and restoration -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		The persistent practices of using tiger parts as talismans, tonics, or medicine, despite all scientific evidence contrary to their efficacy, are manifestations of beliefs that emanate from the aura of the tiger and the awe that it has inspired for millennia.
		As in France, German interest in medieval legend, history, art, and architecture was sustained throughout the Renaissance both by the general public and by scholars and antiquarians.
		Art restoration is the attempt by skilled technicians to repair and preserve paintings, sculptures, buildings, and decorative arts (furniture, textiles, ceramics, and so on) from the effects of negligence, willful damage, or, more usually, inevitable decay.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9111003 (751 words)

	Ancient Art Conservation and Restoration
		Ancient art is almost always marked by its age, and in many cases the signs of age are an aesthetic asset.
		When ancient glass is broken or incomplete, it can be a great challenge to restore, because of the fragility of this iridescence, and because of extreme thinness of the glass itself.
		Conservation must be technical and careful, while the artist must be ever-present, aware of the emotional impact of the entire piece.
	www.restorationservices.com /ancient-art.html (593 words)

	art conservation, antique restoration, find an art conservator
		At the request of Charles Parkhurst, Director of the Allen Memorial Art Museum in 1952, Richard Buck left the Harvard Art Department to establish a conservation laboaratory on the Oberlin College campus.
		One of the many noted conservators associated with the ICA over its long and distinguished history, and one of the very few women conservators in the profession at that time, was Anne Clapp.
		ICA graduates and trainees have gone on to expand or develop conservation laboratories at some of the nation's finest museums, such as the Cleveland Museum of Art, Indianapolis Museum of Art, and the Balboa Art Conservation Center, also established by Dick Buck.
	www.art-care.com /conservation/?storefront_id=257 (1043 words)

	Romoe Domains \| Restauratoren \| Conservators
		The Conservators in Germany, conservation and restoration of cutural heritage in germany.
		Romoe is the world-wide restorers, conservators portal, with special texts, information about restoration, conservation, art and protection of historical buildings and monuments.
		With detailed information of restorers, conservators, history of art and cultural heritage, care of monuments and monument protection.
	www.romoe.net /domains (1265 words)

	Leninger Fine Art Conservation
		The Dry Process is used in most of the world's major art conservation laboratories, but due to budgetary concerns, in limited applications reserved for the brightest areas in the painting where the residual original yellowed varnish would be a detraction to the viewer.
		In Conservation the practice is to inpaint the lost area in such a way that does not make contact or overlap the original paint and is slightly softer in color than the original.
		Restorers often overpaint a lost area and blend over the original painting, many times in ways that are not reversible.
	www.hevanet.com /lfac (1789 words)

	Cultural Heritage Search Engine
		Conservation Matters provides specialist services in the conservation and restoration of easel paintings, principally oil or acrylic paintings on canvas or panel.
		Art conservation and restoration of oil paintings, wood and paper objects by Nancy Weaver.
		Art conservation and restoration of oil painting, wood and paper by Nancy Weaver.
	www.culturalheritage.net /cgi-bin/search/hyperseek.cgi?search=CAT&Category=Restorers:Paintings (365 words)

	European Network for Conservation-Restoration Education
		The Institute for the Study, Restoration and Conservation of Cultural Heritage is the only institution in Poland offering education in the field of conservation-restoration of cultural heritage on academic degree level, located at the university.
		Research of the Department concerns various aspects of contemporary art and of the art of Asia and recently is focused on such issues as the 19th cent.
		The Department specialises in the area of the conservation and restoration of stone sculpture and architectonic elements.
	www.encore-edu.org /encore/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabindex=1&tabid=244 (1489 words)

	Bradshaw and Whelan Art Restoration and Conservation Books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Richmond, VA: The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works, Near Fine Papers presented at the 18th annual meeting of the AIC in Richmond VA. 83 pp.; nine papers are presented covering various issues of painting restoration and conservation.
		These topics include prevailing attitudes toward conservation methodologies in the twentieth century; the presentation of damaged and fragmented paintings; the implications of varnishes used in early Italian painting; the aesthetics and practice of retouching and restoration; and the identification of the artists’ and conservators’ materials.
		Would-be restorers are introduced to the many options available and encouraged to discover which of the variety of techniques explained suit their individual circumstances.
	www.ceramicbooks.com /rest.htm (2162 words)

	Art Restoration & Conservation in Dallas, TX
		Once a reputable art restoration and conservation expert is located, it would be wise to file his or her contact information for future projects.
		Art restoration and conservation is vital to having a portrait of great-grandparents restored and conserved so it may be handed down to descendants.
		Art restoration and conservation experts are also important to use when an unusual artifact is found in grandmother’s attic and the family wants to keep it as an heirloom.
	www.magicyellow.com /category/Art_Restoration_and_Conservation/Dallas_TX.html (454 words)

	art conservation and restoration
		art conservation and restoration: Background - Background Works of art are subject to a variety of disfiguring ills, many of them caused by...
		art conservation and restoration: Restoration Emergencies - Restoration Emergencies The flood in Florence, Italy, in Nov., 1966, was among the greatest...
		art conservation and restoration: Restoration of Sculpture - Restoration of Sculpture Sculpture, especially that which stands outdoors, is particularly...
	www.factmonster.com /ce6/ent/A0804854.html (165 words)

	Art Restoration - Artists Online, Your Guide to Artists and Art Information on the Web.
		She specializes in preserving and repairing art and historic documents on paper and textile supports.
		PARMA Conservation is a resource for the restoration of paintings, murals, and frescoes, from centuries-old masterpieces to contemporary works of art.
		Restoration and conservation studio with over 50 years experience in textiles and historic furnishings for heritage interiors.
	www.artistsonline.biz /services/art_restoration.htm (289 words)

	Conservation
		Conservation is to act to prevent decay, injury, or loss to an object.
		The most recent restoration of the Sistine Chapel ceiling is controversial because many feel too much was stripped off, making the colors of the ceiling far brighter than Michelangelo ever intended.
		Friedlander, Max J. “On Restorations.” Historical and Philosophical Issues in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage.
	www.students.sbc.edu /ison03/conservation.htm (1305 words)

	Wood sculpture (from art conservation and restoration) -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		The designs may be embodied in freestanding objects, in reliefs on surfaces, or in environments ranging from tableaux to contexts that envelop the spectator.
		Conservation is the preservation and maintenance of the environment to meet human needs for production while insuring that proper consideration is also given to aesthetics and recreation.
		Overview of this department of this U.K-based educational institute for the visual arts.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-225804 (746 words)

	Art Conservation and Restoration - FAQ's
		The most important aspect of art conservation is prevention. Preventive conservation is not glamorous since it does not require all of the skills that a conservator associates with conservation, and prevention does not always entail direct intervention with the objects.
		Inventories of art should not only have periodic reviews of their condition but periodic reviews of value (appraisal) to ensure that they are protected for material, aesthetic, and insurance purposes.
		There are recognized conservation Master’s degree programs in North America and there are a number of other degree programs available internationally. Since program requirements and specialty areas are continually changing, it is wise to contact the sources directly rather than to rely on secondary and possibly erroneous or outdated information.
	www.conservartassoc.com /faqs.html (1461 words)

	Art Conservation and Art Restoration
		Restoration and conservation school based in Based in Florence, Italy.
		Restoration and conservation of paper objects, paintings, gouaches and three-dimensional objects, Vlaardingen.
		The representative body for professional conservators and restorers in private and institutional practice in the UK.
	www.zeroland.co.nz /art_conservation.html (506 words)

	art conservation and restoration: Background
		Raphael's 'Foligno Madonna' at the Louvre in 1800: restoration and reaction at the dawn of the museum age.
		Conservation on the cusp: the reformation of national forest policy in the Sierra Nevada.
		Justice for the sea turtle: marine conservation and the Court of International Trade.
	www.infoplease.com /ce6/ent/A0856719.html (273 words)

	Casper, WY Art Restoration & Conservation
		When seeking the services of an art restoration and conservation company, it would be wise to interview several before deciding upon one.
		The staff at the art restoration and conservation companies should be helpful and knowledgeable about the various processes used in art restoration and conservation.
		Once in a while there may be an art appraiser on the staff of the art restoration and conservation company.
	www.yellowusa.com /category/Art_Restoration_and_Conservation/Casper_WY.html (322 words)

	AllRefer.com - art conservation and restoration : Restoration Emergencies (Art, General) - Encyclopedia
		AllRefer.com - art conservation and restoration : Restoration Emergencies (Art, General) - Encyclopedia
		In 1972, Michelangelo's PietA in St. Peter's, Rome, was attacked and mutilated by a madman with a hammer.
		• Literature and the Arts > Art and Architecture
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/A/artconse-restoration-emergencies.html (342 words)

	Art Conservation, Art Restoration and Furniture Repair- Gentle Giant
		Announced in August, 2004, and managed by Master Conservator Tara Deegan Parmenter, Gentle Giant Restoration and Conservation is comprised of skilled craftsman who have the breadth and depth of experience to handle any media.
		Given the customer following that Tara has created over the past five years, she was the perfect craftsman to head Gentle Giant Restoration and Conservation.
		Tara has always insisted on using traditional methods and products available at time of manufacturing to restore objects to their original condition.
	www.gentlegiant.com /rest_about.htm (208 words)

	A2Z : Arts & Humanities: Art : Conservation & Restoration
		Arts & Humanities : Art : Conservation & Restoration
		Curators specialize in the creation of handcrafted replicas, right down to "technique, type of brushes and mixing of colour." Ordering info and a virtual gallery are available here.
		Restoration and sale of vintage animation art is Vintage Ink and Paint's line.
	jove.prohosting.com /fima59/discrete/arts/27.htm (107 words)

	Art Conservation and Art Restoration - John Rutledge Short (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		art restoration and art conservation for 17th,18th,19th century paintings
		Serving private, public and corporate collections since 1972, we can provide art restoration and conservation treatments to 17th-19th century paintings and period gold-leaf frames.
		We maintain an office and conservation studio in Chapel Hill/Durham, NC, and a private conservation studio in Palm Springs, CA, providing on-site inspections, pick-up and delivery within the United States.
	members.aol.com /artrestore (137 words)

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