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Artifacts conservation : bronzes, bones, bowls and boxes : a report on an internship in archaeological conservation, The Nicholson Museum of Antiquities, The University of SydneyMarsh, Glenda Susan, n/a January 1985 (has links)
During 1984 I carried out an Internship in Materials Conservation
under the supervision of Mrs. Patricia Johnson, the Conservator
of the Nicholson Museum of Antiquities, the University of Sydney.
My area of specialization was in the conservation of artifacts.
The majority of artifacts examined and treated during the
Internship were from archaeological excavations in the Middle
East, at the site of Pella, in Jordan. The site of Pella has
produced artifacts from a wide chronological range ; Neolithic,
Bronze Age, Iron Age, Hellenistic (Greek), Roman, and Arabic
historical periods. A selection of these artifacts has been granted
to the University of Sydney by the Jordanian government, and
constitute the present Pella Collection.
Most of the materials are inorganic, i.e. ceramics, metals,
glass, and stone, although bone and ivory artifacts, as well
as skeletal material, form a part of the collection. Upon an
initial examination of the collection, conservation problems
were identified and a program of conservation work for the
collection was formulated.
Priority treatment was given to the metals in the collection,
particularly to the small bronzes which were found to be
suffering from "bronze disease" (active corrosion), to ceramics
needed for study and display, and to glass with unstable surfaces.
Improvements in storage conditions for the Pella Collection,
particularly in the packing of small finds and the storage of
metals, were also given a high priority.
Taken altogether, the Pella Collection has proved to be a wellbalanced
collection, covering almost every period of Kiddle
Eastern Archaeology, and containing artifacts representative
of most types of materials and of ancient technology. Planned
as a research and teaching collection for the students of the
Department of Archaeology, the University of Sydney, it also
proved to be an excellent teaching collection for a student
of materials conservation.
The following, therefore, is a report on my Internship in
Archaeological Conservation, and includes a description of
the institution which sponsored the Internship, a description
of both the program of work and the program of instruction
for the Internship, detailed descriptions of all conservation
work and other activities which were undertaken as part of the:
Internship, and a final evaluation of the Internship.
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A summation of projects and experience as an intern at the Art Gallery of New South WalesStryker, Mark D., n/a January 1983 (has links)
During the period of internship at the Art Gallery of New South
Wales (March, 1982 - January 1983), I had the opportunity to work on
paintings from the 20th, 19th, 10th, and 17th centuries. Some of the
paintings were privately owned, and usually arrived at the Gallery in
much worse condition than any of the Gallery's paintings, therefore
I had the chance to carry out major treatments as well as the routine
minor treatments associated with the maintenance of a collection.
The atmosphere at the Gallery conservation facility is a healthy
one. The laboratory supports five fulltime conservators (Alan Lloyd,
Peter Gill, Gill McMillan, Susie Bioletti, and Ranson Davies). All
the members of staff were willing participants in helping and advising
me during my period of internship. The contact with so many points of
view and attitudes was instrumental in maintaining a positive and constructive
attitude toward the profession. Cathy Lillico (conservator
for the Regional Galleries) and Anne Gaulton were also working in the
laboratory during my period of internship. Both took an active interest
in my work at the Gallery.
The work emphasis at the Gallery was placed on practical experience
with paintings conservation, and a wide range of techniques and attitudes
were considered and implemented. The period was also an opportunity to
become involved in other aspects of conservation work apart from treatments.
The transport, display, lighting, packaging and handling of painttings
are important responsibilities for conservation staff, and I participated
in them whenever possible. The routine examination of the Gallery
collection and monitoring the light and temperature fluctuations within
the Gallery environment were also part of my duties. The exposure also
gave me the opportunity to answer public telephone enquiries and participate
in advising the public on conservation during the Thursday morning
open house, when the public is allowed to bring their works into the
Gallery for advice from curatorial and conservation staff. I consider
it a valuable and worthwhile exposure to the workings of a major institution.
The Gallery conservation facilities include a studio and darkroom
that are well equipped for conservation photography. I chose to take
advantage of those facilities to improve my standard of photography and
increase my understanding of the application of photography to the examination
of paintings. The Gallery was very generous to allow me the use
of film materials during my period of internship. All the plates and
slides in this presentation were photographed, developed, and printed by
myself, with the exception of color processing, using the conservation
department facilities.
Internships are not a tradition within the Art Gallery Conservation
Department. Because of this, there is not an established program or itinerary
for interns to follow. I am grateful to the entire staff of the
conservation department, especially Alan Lloyd, for their support and
encouragement in shaping an interesting and rewarding internship. I hope
the opportunity will be made available to others who wish to pursue the
profession of conservation.
Some of the material presented in this dissertation is included for
my own reference. This includes the TABLES 1-4 and some of the basic information
under the conservation photography section dealing with normal and
raking light illumination techniques.
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Intangible Qualities of Rare Books: Toward a Decision-Making Framework for Preservation Management in Rare Book Collections, Based Upon the Concept of the Book as ObjectSheehan, Jennifer Karr 05 1900 (has links)
For rare book collections, a considerable challenge is involved in evaluating collection materials in terms of their inherent value, which includes the textual and intangible information the materials provide for the collection's users. Preservation management in rare book collections is a complex and costly process. As digitization and other technological advances in surrogate technology have provided new forms representation, new dilemmas in weighing the rare book's inherently valuable characteristics against the possibly lesser financial costs of surrogates have arisen. No model has been in wide use to guide preservation management decisions. An initial iteration of such a model is developed, based on a Delphi-like iterative questioning of a group of experts in the field of rare books. The results are used to synthesize a preservation management framework for rare book collections, and a small-scale test of the framework has been completed through two independent analyses of five rare books in a functioning collection. Utilizing a standardized template for making preservation decisions offers a variety of benefits. Preservation decisions may include prioritizing action upon the authentic objects, or developing and maintaining surrogates in lieu of retaining costly original collection materials. The framework constructed in this study provides a method for reducing the subjectivity of preservation decision-making and facilitating the development of a standard of practice for preservation management within rare book collections.
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Women's Perceptions of Flourishing Through Quilting as a Leisure ActivityFerrarese, Cathy Lynn 01 January 2018 (has links)
Quilting is a self-chosen leisure activity for millions of women in the United States. Previous research on quilting suggested that quilting is influenced by the emotional state of the quilter. However, the emotional experiences generated during quilting have not been fully explored. The purpose of this qualitative narrative study was to explore quilters' perceptions of what quilting as a leisure activity does to enhance their well-being and increase flourishing. Positive psychology well-being theory was the theoretical foundation for the study. Semistructured interviews with 12 adult women who quilt as a leisure activity were the basis of the narrative inquiry. Data were recorded through in-person and telephone interviews that were transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis to develop overarching themes. Findings revealed that quilting contributed to participants' well-being and built flourishing through three primary avenues: creativity, relationships, and positive emotion. Quilting provided an opportunity for creative expression and growth as artists. Quilt-making activity was centered around relationships with other quilters and with the larger community, and quilting was linked with positive emotion as participants experienced great joy in their quilting activities. This study has implications for increasing well-being and building flourishing in women through the adoption of quilting as a leisure activity.
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Playing With Fire: An Examination of the Context and Conservation of Jose Clemente Orozco's PrometheusRodriguez, Abigail E 01 January 2016 (has links)
Tucked within Pomona College’s campus in Claremont, California, sits Frary Hall, the home of Mexican muralist Jose Clemente Orozco’s first work in the United States. The mural, titled Prometheus (1930), has been subjected to many instances of vandalism over the years. Thus, in 1980, a protective coating was applied. Today, the coating, a highly-reflective varnish, has been noted as a hindrance of the fresco’s original matte surface. Using case studies and art historical analysis, this thesis examines the importance of the mural within the history of Mexican muralism and the pros and cons of removing the protective coating. In addition, this research looks at the potential of art conservation as a means of reactivating the mural and promoting discussions across campus about the preservation of this cultural landmark. The thesis is culminated by a detailed proposal for the continued conservation of the mural, using Prometheus as a starting point for further discussions about aesthetics and ethics within the discourses of art history, art conservation and art restoration.
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Sub for MoreLee, Chelsea 01 January 2017 (has links)
This written thesis unpacks the thoughts and motivations behind the decisions I have made in my artistic practice that have ultimately culminated in my M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition: Sub for More. By merging images of my own work as well as internet sourced images of the culture that drives my work, I have created a platform to begin to understand my experience during graduate school. This text examines and explores my belief in the inherent power in pop culture, my obsession with fame, celebrity, and my self-identity as a participant in current pop-culture.
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Virsa: The Contemporary Value ChainZahra, Samreen, Mrs 01 January 2015 (has links)
"Handicraft" means a useful or decorative object made by a craftsman who has direct control over all stages of production. Handicrafts have always had a greater value, an identity of their own that is reflective of their place, culture and materials, as well as a sense of belonging to a particular place and time. With the ever-growing mass production that followed the Industrial Revolution, we lost those crafts to multiple reasons: one being cheaper, industrial-made products reducing the demand for handicrafts, and another being a shift in consumer tastes. Most craftspeople hardly earn enough to survive and fulfill their basic needs, and naturally seek greater economic stability. In hopes of making a better future for their children, they send them to schools to gain knowledge that could help them gain employment and be able to make better livings for themselves and their families, halting the passing of knowledge. Hence, the heritage of skills that had been passed for generations in a family comes to end. This risks the loss of a craft that once was a source of pride and joy for these artisans – and for the larger community
There are a number of efforts going on around the globe to preserve the indigenous crafts of different cultures, and to allow that knowledge to be passed down to new generations. My focus in this paper is a specific object (the charpai) from the Jandi craft, and its preservation through innovation. My work seeks to advance and preserve the skills and traditions of the artisans, while designing a new set of products inspired by the craft that hope to reconnect more artisans to the craft and empower them in terms of knowledge and finance.
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SHAPE-PRESERVING TRANSFORMATIONS OF BIO-ENABLED SILICA STRUCTURES FOR OPTICAL AND MECHANICAL APPLICATIONSSunghwan Hwang (9243854) 12 October 2021 (has links)
<p>Bio-inorganic structures have
been found to exhibit impressive optical and mechanical properties, such as control
of light and/or high fracture strength. Certain species of diatoms
(single-celled algae) form siliceous microshells (frustules) with organized structures
that affect the transmission of light or fracture strengths. It has been found
that <i>Coscinodiscus wailesii</i> diatoms
have frustules with a quasi-regular hexagonal pattern of pores, which act as
micro-lenses. In terms of mechanical strength, <i>Fragilariopsis kerguelensis</i> diatom SiO<sub>2</sub> frustules have
been observed to exhibit impressive compressive and tensile fracture stress
values. In this study, shape-preserving chemical conversion (using gas/solid
reactions) is used to transform biogenic structures (diatom frustules) into
high IR refractive index or ultrahigh specific strength materials. High-fidelity
MgO/Si, Mg<sub>2</sub>Si, Ca<sub>2</sub>Si, MgO/Ti, and Ti replicas are successfully
synthesized and characterized
by SEM, EDX, XRD, and TEM. Focal point imaging experiments are used to show that
focusing behavior of MgO/Si and Mg<sub>2</sub>Si replicas can be enhanced in
the IR range upon conversion into higher index replicas. Mechanical properties
of SiO<sub>2</sub> frustules, MgO/Ti replicas, and Ti replicas have been
measured by using in-situ and ex-situ indentation, which revealed that the
mechanical properties can be enhanced by the shape-preserved chemical
conversion of Bio-inorganic structures.</p><p><br></p>
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DESIGN FOR DISASSEMBLY - A CIRCULAR APPROACHPervez, Wajiha 01 January 2017 (has links)
As the world becomes increasingly aware of the need to better care for the environment, innovative business models are helping to counter the damage of the fast fashion system - a phenomenon in the fashion industry whereby production processes are expedited in order to get new trends to the market as quickly and cheaply as possible.
Designing products with a focus on their renewability can shift the product-consumer relationship. The closed loop concept of a “circular economy” is emerging as a viable and promising solution to the current linear business model.
This study explores the possibilities of a more mindful approach to systems of production and consumption through material explorations using plastic from water bottles, paper from old newspaper and magazines, and fabric leftovers from pattern making within a circular economy. It considers the generative and renewable approaches in redefining how fashion engages with the components and raw materials of the industry.
The research demonstrates a circular approach to the production of hospitality accessories in an effort to develop new intersections between products, materials, and consumers. The accessories are designed using discarded, reformulated denim–an abundant and underutilized byproduct of the fashion industry–to reduce waste that currently occurs every time hotel chains and airlines produce disposable giveaway products from new materials.
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Public Health Implications of Retailer Resale of Returned Textile Clothing MerchandiseFrancis-Shearer, Antonette M. A. 01 January 2019 (has links)
Historically, 18th century anecdotal accounts of the decimation of several tribes of U.S. of the Native American population by trading of infected textile blankets alludes to the role of retail in the transmission of infectious disease. This study explores implications of the modern day retail organization practice of reselling returned clothing textiles from a public health infectious disease perspective. A qualitative multi-case study, utilized responses from 20 open-ended, unstructured interviews of retail employees assigned to the returns process. Additionally, several informal observations of select U.S.based, top-ranked clothing retail organizations, identified by the National Retail Federation were completed. Select federal, state, and local public health regulations regarding returned clothing textiles were then examined in an attempt to identify potential public health risks. Under a general systems conceptual framework, the points of interaction between the complex adaptive systems seen in retailer and the public health organizations were examined for infectious disease and infestation implications. Using MAXQDA software to perform the analyses, it was found that current retail practices and policy present unacknowledged infectious disease or infestation transmission risks. The risk applies to all, but is particularly relevant to immuno-compromised individuals. Though the risk in accepting and returning clothing to the sales cycle is an industry wide practice, it can be mitigated. Suggested mitigation takes the form of health training, and introduction of disinfection sanitizing tools such as UVC light exposures, into the returns-resale process.The findings point to an opportunity for social change for consumers, retail workers, and the community through update of public health and retail practices.
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