Conservation, restoration & care of artworks

Best Conservation, restoration & care of artworks Books

As we all know, artists have a really big world and we cannot keep up with it. We have books from the seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, now the problem is how we should conserve art.  It is important to conserve art, as it has great importance.

Importance of Art Conservation

Art conservation is important for several reasons. First, it is important to preserve cultural heritage. Damage and discoloration caused by natural calamities is taken care of by conservation.

Conservation of Different Art Forms

Art conservation encompasses the preservation and restoration of many art forms such as acrylic, water colour with its unique materials, techniques and challenges related to its conservation and care of different art forms.

Paintings and Drawings created from oil, water colour, charcoal, require specific approaches. Conservators examine the art work. Conservators quickly examine the condition of the art work for any supposed damages. They employ methods like surface cleaning, varnish removal, so that the structure can look in a much better shape and degradation can be prevented.

Sculptures and 3d Objects

Sculptures and 3D Dimensional objects are objects made from stone, wood, metal, or metal that require some specific conservation techniques.  Conservators examine the condition of the artwork, surface deterioration and certain environmental factors affecting Sculptures and 3D objects and for that humidity, light and temperature has to be controlled.

Textiles and Digital Fabrics

Textiles and fabrics including costumes, or historical garments require historical conservation technique. Conservators assess the conditions of the textile and address issues like fading, wear and tear, or discoloration caused by pests or stored in an improper way.  Methods used to preserve include proper mounting, framing, or storage techniques to protect them from environmental factors that could lead to damage.

Photography and Digital Art

Conservation of photography and digital art conservation is a difficult thing to do, due to reliance on technological processes and materials.  Conservators work to preserve physical and digital components of these art forms.  They take account of issues such as discoloration of prints, degradation of digital media and obsolescence of payback equipment and strategies to work on these techniques.

List of the Best Books on Conservation of Art

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• The Artist's way has inspired the genius of Elizabeth Gilbert, Tim Ferris, Reese Witherspoon and millions of readers to embark on a creative journey of process and purpose.  The author Julia Cameron guides the readers to uncover problems and pressure points to restrict creative flow and help readers on the path to self-growth and self- discovery and will help you get back on track to rediscover your passions.

•  Elements of Style by Erin Gates:  This is a practical guide that gives tips on conserving and decorating homes. The Elements of Style is about how Erin has designed her home and you will discover how to conserve and design materials in your home from designing pillows and gives a wider perspective to anyone, who wishes to design their home.

• The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman:  This book is a guide to human centered design on the basis of Cognitive Psychology.  This shows that usable designs are possible and that things have to be made visible, exploit natural relationships that can be controlled and on how products can satisfy consumers and some cannot.

•  Ways of Seeing by John Berger:  This is one of the most stimulating and engaging works on art and gives a deeper look into paintings.

Thus, art conservation is so important, even in terms of wildlife in Africa, it has played an important role with traditional art forms reflecting the relationship between people and nature in ways such as sculptures depicting animals to flora and fauna.

African Artists and their contribution to Wildlife Conservation

Wildlife Painters and Sculptors

South African David Koliane made significant headway in wildlife conservation using his paintbrush to explore and express challenges in his art faced by African Wildlife.  His evocative paintings such as ‘’ Dog Series’’ which feature stray dogs which highlighted the impact of human habitation on wildlife.  Congolese artist Thonton Kabeya is known for painting sculptures that depict the biodiversity of African rainforests.

List of Best Books on Animal Conservation and Art

•  Nature’s best Hope Book:  This middle school grade adaptation is an essential introduction to conservation, ecology, biodiversity and impact of native plants.  This deals with the art of nature conservation which is also an art.

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