Professional Field Experience: Paper Media and Restoration Methods for Artworks.

Catalog description

PR: Corequisite of ARHS 456 . This theoretical course is an overview on restoration of paper media including the: nature and history of paper; traditional methods of paper making and printing; processes of deterioration; handling and mounting; methods of conservation and restoration of paper, and artworks on paper. Workshop includes practice on documents from the San Gemini Historic Archive and original ancient prints from private collection.