Restoration and conservation of paintings and pigments research – 2 online courses

Learn about Restoration and Conservation of Paintings on canvas and the behaviour of pigments with this package of 2 online certificated courses – Restoration and Conservation of Paintings + Pigments in Art Research, Dating and Restoration

One of the fundamental elements in the structure of a canvas is the chromatic layer made up of pigments and medium. The analysis of this element, its chemical and physical composition and degradation processes is very important for a correct conservation and restoration of paintings intervention.

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Restoration and Conservation of Paintings on Canvas and Pigments Art Research and Conservation

The package of 2 certified online courses includes the certificated courses

Restoration and Conservation of Paintings on Canvas

Pigments in Art Restoration and Research 

Why are these two certified courses important for the restoration of paintings?

The restoration and conservation of paintings on canvas implies ethical and technical knowledge regarding restoration techniques in works with complex characteristics and diverse components, from the support to the final protection, including the various preparatory and pictorial layers.

When we talk about the restoration and conservation of paintings it is essential to understand their most important component: colour, which is provided by the pigments used by artists in their creations.

Knowing pigments characteristics and degradation processes is a complementary knowledge of great importance in the  restoration and conservation of paintings on canvas.

That’s why we created this pack of two certificated courses online: the basic course dedicated to the restoration and conservation of paintings complemented by a course on pigments in art research and restoration.

The price of the pack of 2 certificated courses online includes 24-hour access for an unlimited time:

Lessons for each topic in the program
Links to articles, videos and websites
Assessment (1 final quiz per course)
Certificate (1 certificate per course).

Who should take these 2 online courses with certificate

They are particularly suitable for

Conservators, restorers and students in the field.

Curators, museologists, gallery owners.

There are no access requirements.

Certificate

 

 

How it works

Pigments in art restoration and research

Topic 1 – Introduction 

1 – General characteristics 

• Types and origin
  
• Structure and granulometry
• Optical and physical properties
• Chemical properties 
• Chemical reactions that give rise to pigments
• Examples of chemical elements used in the production of artistic pigments and how they tend to behave when they are pigments.

Topic 2 – Pigments as artistic material

2.1. Manufacturing process.

2.2. The composition and its importance in artistic creation

2.3. Compatibility with the other materials that integrate a work of art

Topic 3 – Restoration and conservation of pigments

1. Restoration

1.1. Degradation factors and main pathologies

1.2. Overview of pigments and techniques used in the restoration of works of art.

2. Conservation

2.1. The importance of preventive conservation in the preservation of pigments.

2.2. Methods and materials for their protection

2.3. Ethical and legal considerations in their conservation

Topic 4 – The use of pigments in the research and dating of works of art

4.1. The use of pigments as chronological indicators (brief historical overview)

4.2. Techniques, style and materials as a chronological indicator

4.3. Limitations and considerations in the use of pigments for dating works of art

Restoration and conservation of paintings

PART 1 – CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES OF CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION

LESSON 1 – Concepts and principles of restoration and conservation of paintings

LESSON 2 – PREVENTIVE CONSERVATION

PART 2 – BEFORE THE INTERVENTION WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND

LESSON 3 – UNDERSTANDING AND CHARACTERIZING A PAINTING

LESSON 4 – STRUCTURE OF A PAINTING – SUPPORT

LESSON 5 – STRUCTURE OF A PAINTING

PART 3 – DEGRADATION FACTORS AND PATHOLOGIES

LESSON 6 – FACTORS OF DEGRADATION

LESSON 7 – MOST FREQUENT PATHOLOGIES

LESSON 7.1. OBSERVATION OF PATHOLOGIES

PART 4 – METHODOLOGY OF INTERVENTION IN RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION OF PAINTINGS

LESSON 8 – CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION – METHODOLOGY OF INTERVENTION

LESSON 9 – PRE-FIXING, UNFRAME AND CONSOLIDATION

LESSON 10 – FACING

LESSON 11 – TREATMENT OF THE BACK

LESSON 12- REMOVAL OF FACING AND CLEANING

LESSON 12.1. – ALTERNATIVE CLEANING PRODUCTS

LESSON 13 – GAP FILLING AND REINTEGRATION

LESSON 14 – PROTECTION AND RE-STRETCHING

CASE STUDIES AND SUPPORTING MATERIAL

Each case on conservation of paintigs is different and needs to be carefully analyzed in order to take the most appropriate conservative options.

In this section you can look at different case studies and understand the associated issues.

There is also documentation for further study of the topics covered in the course.