Notice catalographique « The conservation of paintings : research and innovations »

• Berger, Gustav A.
• Russell, William H.

Contents:

Conservation and Technology
Gustav A. Berger

Treatment of paintings having absorbent components

Consolidation of flaking paint films: Modifications of the vacuum envelope for consolidation

Tears in canvas paintings and their proper closing

The use of water in the conservation of canvas paintings: benefits and hazards, vapor treatment, `shrinkers' and other problems

Deacidification of canvas paintings as practiced in our studio
Lining and mounting with BEVA

Weave accentuation and weave interference in vacuum lining of paintings

A testing system for adhesives for conservation: the importance of valid tests

Unconventional treatments for contemporary paintings: vacuum lining without a membrane

Transparent lining of paintings

Inpainting using PVA medium: Mario Modestini's pioneering research

Special projects

Investigations into the causes of deterioration of paintings and painted objects
Gustav A. Berger and William H. Russell

The role of tension in the preservation of canvas paintings:
the self-adjusting, constant-tension stretcher

The Berger-Russell biaxial stress tester for stretched canvas: the Art Conservation Research Foundation, Ltd. (ACRE)

Effects of the environment on the deterioration of canvas painti

The mechanics of cracking in paint films

• Painting - Conservation and restoration
• Peinture - Conservation et restauration