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Artists' materials & collections research
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Video: Conservation of Modern Paints Video from the GCI's Modern and Contemporary Art Research: Modern Paints project. |
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Video: Asian Organic Colorants Video from the GCI's Asian Organic Colorants project. |
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Modern and Contemporary Art Research Initiative A multifaceted, long-term initiative for the varied conservation needs of modern and contemporary art. |
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Managing Collection Environments Initiative A multiyear initiative to address research and practical issues related to control and management of collection environments. |
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Research into Practice Initiative Develops training workshops, colloquia, and similar events to present scientific advances from research undertaken by the GCI and its partners. |
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Athenian Pottery Project Scientific research to understand, the materials and techniques employed to create the iconic red and black figure pottery of ancient Athens. |
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Lecture: Out in the Open: Conservation Challenges of Outdoor ... Details and video of a panel discussion on management and care of outdoor artworks held at the Getty Center on May 25, 2012 |
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Issues in the Conservation of Paintings More than 70 texts on paintings conservation, many appearing in English for the first time. |
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Modern Paints Uncovered Papers and posters from the Modern Paints Uncovered symposium at Tate Modern in 2006. |
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Changing Views of Textile Conservation Eighty-one readings in the practice of textile conservation. |
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El hilo continuo : la conservaciòn de las tradiciones ... Describes collection of textiles at the Regional Museum of Oaxaca and use of textile tradition in daily life and ceremony. |
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Personal Viewpoints: Thoughts about Paintings Conservation Features papers from a Getty Museum conference exploring the nature of paintings conservation. |
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From Start to Finish: De Wain Valentine's <em>Gray Column ... Presents the fascinating story behind the making of De Wain Valentines monumental sculpture, Gray Column. |
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Analysis of Modern Paints Outlines techniques employed to analyze synthetic resins in modern painting materials. |
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Tunisian Mosaics: Treasures from Roman Africa A richly illustrated introduction to the Roman-era mosaics of Tunisia. |
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Issues in the Conservation of Photographs Chronicals development of photo conservation as a profession through 72 essential texts. |
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Conserving Outdoor Sculpture Presents research on the materials and construction techniques of the Stark Collection at the Getty. |
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Lessons Learned Proceedings from the 9th triennial meeting of the International Committee for Conservation of Mosaics in 2005. |
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Solvent Gels for the Cleaning of Works of Art Examines gels cleaning treatment of paintings and painted works of art. |
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The Craftsman Revealed: Adriaen de Vries, Sculptor in ... Results of the technical study of 25 bronzes by Adriaen de Vries. |
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Copper and Bronze in Art A review of the literature on copper and its alloys. |
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Color Science in the Examination of Museum Objects Overview of theoretical concepts as well as hands-on guidance on application of color science. |
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The Conservation of Tapestries and Embroideries The 15 papers in this volume focus on treatments of western European tapestries and ecclesiastical embroideries. |
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Effects of Light on Materials in Collections A survey of the impact of exposure to light with emphasis on photoflash and reprographic sources. |
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The Los Angeles Watts Towers Recounts story of Simon Rodia and his creation and its preservation and the history of Watts. |
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Willem de Kooning: The Artist's Materials An in-depth study of the paintings of Willem de Kooning from the 1940s to 1970s. |
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The Conservation of Artifacts Made from Plant Materials An informal reference source for practicing conservators working with objects made from plant materials. |
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The Restoration of Engravings, Drawings, Books, and Other ... English-language translation of Max Schweidlers 1938 book. |
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Infrared Spectroscopy in Conservation Science Discusses IR spectroscopy for analysis of museum objects, disseminating sample handling and spectral acquisition techniques applicable to their analysis. |
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The Structural Conservation of Panel Paintings Proceedings of a Symposium at the J. Paul Getty Museum, April 1995. Available in four separate sections as downloadable PDF files. |
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World Rock Art One of the word's leading experts, Jean Clottes, provides an engaging overview of rock art worldwide. |
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Modern Paints Details of a Getty Conservation Institute Project which addresses questions regarding the character of modern paint materials. |
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Preservation of Plastics Overview and details of a GCI project on the preservation of plastic materials in modern and contemporary art. |
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Preservation of Photographs and Photograph Collections Overview of a Getty Conservation Institute project to offer a series of photo conservation training courses in Central, Southern, and Eastern Europe. |
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Museum Lighting Research Examines to what extent range of techniques for illuminating light-sensitive artworks can be improved. |
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Collections Research Laboratory Overview of the GCIs work in collections research in the areas of antiquities, manuscripts, sculptures and decorative arts, and paintings. |
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Binding Media (19891999) Overview and details of a past Getty Conservation Institute project that focused on developing methodologies to identify binding media in paint. |
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Conservation of Photographic Materials (19871994) A summary of training courses on the conservation and preventive care of photographic materials sponsored by the Getty Conservation Institute. |
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Cleaning of Acrylic Painted Surfaces This workshop series seeks to integrate ongoing scientific research with the latest perspectives on cleaning technology within art conservation. |
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Permanence and Application of Conservation Materials (1983 ... Overview and details of a past GCI program of research into the permanence and application of conservation materials. |
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Insect Control with the Fumigant Vikane (19861990) Overview and details of a past GCI project to investigate potential adverse effects of Vikane on museum artifacts and historic structures. |
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Research on the Conservation of Photographs Details of a Getty Conservation Institute project to identify major photographic processes and important process variants. |
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Cleaning of Paintings (19871989) A summary of training courses that emphasized the use of new methods and materials for the cleaning of paintings sponsored by the GCI. |
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Panel Paintings Initiative Overview and details of a GCI project on educational resources and training opportunities in the structural treatment of panel paintings. |
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Recent Advances in Characterizing Asian Lacquer A series of workshops to disseminate new procedures for acquiring detailed compositional information about lacquered objects. |
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Lecture: Ethical Dilemmas in the Conservation of Modern and ... Details and video of a live panel discussion presented by the Getty Conservation Institute in April 2009. |
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Poultice Desalination of Porous Building Materials 2010 Details of a workshop on poultice desalination of building materials in New Orleans, May 2010. |
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Outdoor Painted Surfaces Details of a GCI project to research paints used in twentieth-and twenty-first-century outdoor painted works of art. |
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Characteristics of European and Asian Lacquers Details of a Getty Conservation Institute project to develop an analytical method to identify organic materials in Asian and European lacquers. |
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Nitrogen Anoxia Research (19871999) Overview and details of a past GCI project that focused on researching nitrogen environments to prevent museum objects from deterioration. |
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UCLA/Getty Program in Archaeological and Ethnographic ... Information on the master's degree program in Archaeological and Ethnographic Conservation offered by UCLA and the J. Paul Getty Trust |
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Gels Cleaning Research (19982003) Overview and details of a Getty Conservation Institute project on the use of solvent-based gels as cleaning systems for surfaces. |
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Video: Outdoor Painted Sculpture Video from the GCI's Modern and Contemporary Art Research: Modern Paints project. |
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Environmental Guidelines for Collections (19992002) Overview and details of a past GCI project for providing a reference for designing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning for museums. |
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Pollutants in the Museum Environment (19851998) A summary of a Getty Conservation Institute project that examined the risks posed to museum collections by atmospheric pollutants. |
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Asian Organic Colorants (20062010) Overview and details of a GCI project to develop a strategy for the analysis of Chinese colorants used as textile dyes and organic pigments. |
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Antibody Research (20062010) Details of a Getty Conservation Institute project toidentify proteins in binding media using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. |
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GCI e-Bulletin, February 2009 A bimonthly bulletin providing timely information on the activities of the Getty Conservation Institute. |
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GCI e-Bulletin, December 2010 A bimonthly bulletin providing timely information on the activities of the Getty Conservation Institute. |
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GCI e-Bulletin, August 2010 A bimonthly bulletin providing timely information on the activities of the Getty Conservation Institute. |
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Lecture: Object in Transition, Contemporary Voices Details and video of a panel discussion at the Getty Center featuring artists Rachel Harrison, Paul McCarthy, and Doris Salcedo. |
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Conference: Conservation of Cultural Property in Asia and the ... A summary of a symposium that focused on conservation issues in Asia and the Pacific sponsored by the Getty Conservation Institute. |
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Conference: Mortality Immortality? The Legacy of 20th ... A summary of a conference sponsored by the Getty Conservation Institute devoted to issues regarding the preservation of contemporary art. |
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Lecture: Art as Evidence: The Scientific Investigation of Works ... Details of a Getty Conservation Institute panel discussion on December 1, 2009. |
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Conference: Ancient and Historic Metals: Conservation and ... Summary of a symposium that addressed the technology, history, structure, and corrosion of ancient and historic metalwork. |
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Conference: Conservation of Cultural Property within the ... Summary of a seminar about the importance of preserving historic city centers and ensembles of cultural property. |
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Conference: An International Meeting on the Study of Oriental ... A summary of an international meeting held in Japan on the preservation of Oriental Lacquer (urushi) co-organized by the Getty Conservation Institute. |
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Conference: National Summit on Emergency Response A summary of a conference that focused on the development of a national emergency infrastructure to safeguard cultural heritage. |
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Conference: Mural Painting and Conservation in the Americas ... Selected papers from a May 2003 symposium at the Getty Center, examining social, artistic, political and conservation issues of contemporary murals. |
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Conference: Historical Painting Techniques, Materials, and ... A summary of a conference that brought together specialists working in the fields of historical painting techniques. |
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Mural Paints: Current and Future Formulations Paper presented at the Getty symposium |
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Before the Paint Hits the Wall Paper presented at the Getty symposium |
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Conservation of Photographic Materials Session Outline: Photo ID: Cased Photographs |
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Conservation of Photographic Materials Fundamentals of the Conservation of Photographs: Course Calendar, Module 1 |
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Conservation of Photographic Materials Technical Notes: What is a Photograph? |
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Conservation of Photographic Materials Session Outline: Survey Work and Process Identification |
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Conservation of Photographic Materials Session Outline: Gum Print Process Recreation |
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Conservation of Photographic Materials Session Outline: Deteriorations of Photographs |
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Conservation of Photographic Materials Session Outline: Process ID: Color Processes with Lab |
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Conservation of Photographic Materials Session Outline: Participant Presentations: Dissemination Activities |
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Conservation of Photographic Materials Session Outline: Film Development |
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Conservation of Photographic Materials Session Outline: Condition Reports: Practical Work with a Study Collection |
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Conservation of Photographic Materials Session Outline: Introduction to Negatives and Negatives |
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Conservation of Photographic Materials Distance Mentoring Program, Module 1 |
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Conservation of Photographic Materials Bibliography |
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Conservation of Photographic Materials Session Outline: Introduction to Collection Surveys and Condition Reports |
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Conservation of Photographic Materials Technical Notes: Why Conserve Photographs? |
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Conservation of Photographic Materials Technical Notes: What was Photography? |
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Conservation of Photographic Materials Session Outline: Handling Issues and Questions |
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Conservation of Photographic Materials Session Outline: History of the Daguerreotype |
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Conservation of Photographic Materials Teaching Note: Fundamentals of the Conservation of Photographs |
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Conservation of Photographic Materials Session Outline: Photo ID: Albumen, Cyanotype, and Platinotype |
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Conservation of Photographic Materials Session Outline: Introduction to XRF |
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Conservation of Photographic Materials Session Outline: Preservation Priorities |
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Conservation of Photographic Materials Session Outline: Photo ID: Collodion (Matte and Glossy) |
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Conservation of Photographic Materials Session Outline: Exhibition Issues: Materials and Lighting |
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Conservation of Photographic Materials Session Outline: Guidelines, Reproduction, Digitization Issues |
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Conservation of Photographic Materials Course Calendar, Module 2 |
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Conservation of Photographic Materials Session Outline: Treatments: Surface Cleaning, Adhesives Removal, Fills & In painting, Hands-on Practicum |
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Conservation of Photographic Materials Presentation: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants |
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