33308
Accession Number
11426
Title Of Article Chaper
The new conservation studio for Eastern pictorial art at the British Museum
Title Of Journal Book
Oriental art
Volume
29
Issue
2
Pages
197-201
ISBN
0030-5278
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
The studio of the Shokakudo, a government (Japan) recognized Hyogushi, was selected as the model for the workshop for the British Museum's Eastern Pictorial Art Section. The Hyogushi has developed on optimal relationship within the object-worker-environment; the complete craft/conservation tradition was to be put into effect in the British Museum's studio, not just a selection of useful conservation materials and techniques. Problems encountered with the design of the studio, procurement and shipping of materials, and finishing of tatami area are discussed. The final arrangement of the studio is described as well as certain protocols which insure a strict standard of cleanliness.
Keywords
Conservation, history; scroll, oriental paper silk; screen, oriental restoration; screen, oriental paper silk; textile, conservation workshop; paper, conservation workshop; painting, oriental conservation; ICCROM
pub_id
33308