Introduction to the conservation and restoration of paintings

on Raul Machado Carvalho Junior

Dates: June 18, 25, July 02, 16, 23, 30, August 01 and 08
Thursdays*
Hour: 19h to 21h
Duration: 8 meetings
Audience: general interested parties
Investment: R$ 640,00 + fees

*Except for the last two meetings, which will be on Saturday mornings.

Online course
Live, via video conferencing platform
Recorded classes available for a limited time only
Includes certificate at the end

The introductory course on the conservation and restoration of paintings offers, over 8 classes, an overview of the world of cultural heritage preservation. Through case studies, students will be introduced to the work of the conservator and restorer, a multidisciplinary profession that requires knowledge in various areas of science, such as Chemistry, Physics, Mechanics, and Art History.

The course aims not to train professionals, but to provide a deeper understanding of this fascinating – and often little-known – profession, as well as to discuss conservation and restoration processes. Participants will learn to develop a critical eye when examining works of art, identifying intrinsic and extrinsic problems. Furthermore, the behind-the-scenes aspects of an exhibition and the fundamental role of the conservation professional will be covered.

Agenda

Lesson 1 – Introductory Lesson

• Definition of conservation
• Definition of restoration
• Case study of a painting restoration

Lesson 2 – Examining the artwork

• Organoleptic examination
• Conservation status report
• Case study

Lesson 3 – Preserve rather than restore

• Preventative conservation
• Curative conservation
• Case study

Lesson 4 – Behind the Scenes of an Exhibition I

• Packaging and shipping
• Scenographies
• Case study

Lesson 5 – Behind the Scenes of an Exhibition II

• Lighting
• Humidity and temperature parameters
• Case Studies

Lesson 6 – Painting Restoration I

• Restoration processes
• Structural restoration of a painting
• Aesthetic restoration of a painting

Lessons 7 and 8 – Painting Restoration II (in-person at the studio)

• Practical exercise on technical reports.
• Practical exercise on organoleptic examinations.
• Final discussion

Raul Machado Carvalho Junior

Raul Carvalho is a Conservator and Restorer of Works of Art, graduated from the Instituto Paulista de Restauro, with several improvement and specialization courses in Brazil and abroad, in addition to having a master's degree from the Centro Universitário Belas Artes de São Paulo. He worked at the Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo and at the Museu Afro Brasil. He is currently the owner of Atelier Raul Carvalho Conservação e Restauro de Obras de Arte, where he leads a team of restorers and carries out projects both in Brazil and in several countries around the world.

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Image: Raul Machado Carvalho Junior