Author: Agrawal O P, Agrawal Usha
Place: Lucknow
Publisher: INTACH
Year: 1988
Pages: 37
Source: Received from NAGAR
Keyword: Restoration
Shelf: C5R6
Accession No: B1491
Contents: Foreword Preface 1- Restoration of Gilded Repousé Work at Raj Bhawan, Ooty 2- Conservation of Murals in the Raja Parikshit Chhatri, Datia 3- Restoration of a Badly Damaged Paper Document 4- Conservation of a Long Paper Scroll Painting 5- Conservation of a Bark Painting 6- Repair of Two Army Service Books 7- Conservation of a Long Painted Scroll on Paper 8- Restoration of a Painting on Wooden Panel 9- Restoration of an Unique Painting on Cardboard 10- Restoration of a Japanese Scroll 11- Restoration of Three Miniature Paintings With a Problem of Colour Change 12- Restoration of a Double-Sided Paper Miniature Painting
Abstract: “Restoration of Indian Art: Some Case Studies Vol I” offers an in-depth look at the restoration of various Indian artworks, emphasizing the importance of preserving cultural heritage through scientific and artistic methods. Case studies cover diverse projects, including gilded repousé work, murals, damaged paper documents, bark paintings, miniature artworks, and a unique Japanese scroll. Special attention is given to challenges like color changes in paintings and repairs of historical army service books. Drawing on expertise from New Delhi, the book serves as a valuable resource for scholars and conservators, highlighting both practical restoration techniques and theoretical approaches.