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Online Course: Care of Paintings starts February 2, 2015
MS 227: Care of Paintings
February 2 to March 13, 2015
Instructor: Victoria Montana Ryan
Location: http://museumclasses.org/
Description:
Caring for paintings requires some knowledge of the component structure of paintings and the reaction of those components to both natural and man-made environments. This course looks at the painting structure, the effects of damaging environments, and proposes simple steps for basic care. Topics include the structure of paintings, proper condition reporting with standard damage vocabulary, and basic care and handling including environments, storage, and transport. The course is intended to help those entrusted with the care of paintings in any environment.
For more information or to sign up: http://www.collectioncare.org/care-paintings-line-course
Feel free to contact me with questions
Peggy Schaller
Northern States Conservation Center
Certificate Program Coordinator
www.collectioncare.org
museumclasses.org
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Collections Research for Museums
4830 E Kansas Dr
Denver, CO 80246
303-757-7962
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