47153
Accession Number
6137
Author
Berger, Gustav A.
Title Of Article Chaper
New approaches for special problems: The conservation of the Atlanta Cyclorama
Title Of Journal Book
Preprints of papers presented at the ninth annual meeting of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 27-31 May 1981
Pages
28-36
Publisher
American Institute for Conservation
Publisher City
Washington
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Monograph
Literature Level
Analytic
Meeting
American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works annual meeting. 9.
Meeting City
Philadelphia
Abstract
The size and hyperboloid shape of cyclorama paintings has caused insurmountable problems in past conservation efforts. The Atlanta Cyclorama, however, is being preserved in situ, with practically no losses. A number of new approaches and devices especially designed for this project are described, such as: monorail and trolley arrangements supporting the painting and movable scaffolding, a vertical lining system with the help of an electro-magnetic pressure plate, a vertical vacuum hot table, and a newly formulated fire-retardant adhesive. See also AATA 17-1320.
Keywords
Vacuum, hot table; Vacuum, hot table lining; Painting, canvas; Painting, cleaning; Painting, conservation restoration; Painting, analysis; Painting, examination; Painting, lining; Painting, restoration project; Painting, varnish -- ICCROM
pub_id
47153
Meeting Date
19810527-19810531