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Applied conservation &
restorations methods
Cleaning of the paint layer, gluing of the color layer,
retouching of the damages.
All methods and materials applied are reversible and documented.
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Ethics &
background
The
work of an art conservator entails the treatment of an existing
work of art, the role of the conservator is curative not
creative.
From being a profession with no clear set of ethics, the
profession of art conservator has evolved into one that has a
strict code of ethics and objectives. A conservator s primary
objective is to preserve as much as possible of what was
originally created by the artist. One of the central goals of
the profession is to allow a work of art to age with dignity and
with its integrity uncompromised.
During 20 years in the profession, chief conservator Anna
Catellani has on many occasions encountered the unprofessional
restoration attempts of previous restorers. These previous
attempts at restoration lacked a clear set of ethics aimed at
the protection of the authenticity of the work of art. Without
rules clearly in place, treatment, more often than not, has
resulted in the alteration of the original character of the work
of art.
The professional conservator of today is well aware of the code
of ethics used in conservation, and is careful to respect the
authenticity of a work of art. It is of central importance to
insure that the aging of a painting does not necessarily lead to
the destruction and decay of the object. This approach has lead
to the development of various techniques, such as astrazzione
cromatica or chromatic abstraction, which is an Italian method
for the differentiated retouching of paint loss. This method
clearly shows where paint loss has occurred while retaining a
homogeneous visual impact..
© Ateljé Catellani (all
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"The work of the Art Conservator requires a thorough
education, experience as well as a love of art"
Chief conservator
Anna Catellani |
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