Training in the Conservation of Paintings - Calouste Gulbenkian ...

Contents
i. Introductory
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i. Terms of reference 9
4. Procedure 10
5. Precedents 10
6. Definition of terms 10
7. Recommendations n
2. The problem
ii. Existing provision for the conservation of paintings in the
United Kingdom 13
17. Deficiencies in the provision for conservation 17
19. Commonwealth and developing countries 17
20. Shortage of fully trained restorers 18
22. Danger of unqualified practitioners 18
23. Future demand for restoration 18
24. Government Temporary Training Scheme 19
25. Need for a centre of conservation and training 20
3. Training in the conservation of paintings and drawings
27. Scientific aspects of conservation 22
30. Approach to training in restoration 23
32. Qualities of a restorer 23
33. Duration of training 24
35. Apprenticeship 25
37. Apprenticeship training in courses visited by the committee
(a) in Centres of Conservation 26
39. (b) in Institutes primarily concerned with training 27
42. Background and theoretical instruction 28
46. Supplementary instruction for trainees in other studios 30