I noticed several cracks on my painting. Should I call a conservator? (Part II)
As it was said in the previous post, cracks are not the problem. The problem is…
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I noticed several cracks on my painting. Should I call a conservator? (Part I)
In a painting, cracks are the most obvious sign of aging. They are noticeable in all…
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How to take care of your collection: Just Common Sense (Part I)
In general, works of art and antiques require some special attention, preventive conservation measures, to guarantee their…
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How to take care of your collection: Just Common Sense (Part II)
Light is also an important factor that can cause damage to your collection. As a general rule, stone, metal, glass and ceramics are not dramatically affected by light, but all organic materials, that is to say, originated from plant or animals, are susceptible to be damaged by it. Textiles become brittle, colours in woodblock prints, watercolors or miniatures fade because the particles of pigment almost without any binder are fully exposed to the light; similar effects can be observed in ethnographic objects and so on.
