Artists are always an integral part of any art restoration work. They make their decisions based on the findings of experts in other fields such as chemistry, physics and history. These experts provide the artists with the information necessary to understand the materials used by the original artist. The physical...
There are two schools of thought when it comes to restoring paintings and other pieces of art. There are those in the art world who want to recreate originals by restoring them with modern materials. This is done only after a thorough documentation and investigation into the artist and object...
Since the invention of the camera, billions of photos have been taken. While many are family photos that will never grace more than the family album, some artists have shot incredible pictures in this medium. The advent of digital cameras has only spurred on the laymen and artists alike. Photos...
Pieces of art such as paintings are made to last for decades and even centuries. Over time, these pieces can be damaged due to the environment or accidents. Restoring these pieces to their original look requires experts in history, science and art. Restoration is a long process, and experts in...
The world is not the safest place for a piece of art. While many think about incidents of vandalism and accidents, the environment does much of the damage. Sunlight, poor air quality and dust are all contributors to the degradation of works of art. All of these factors work over...
