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Canvas for the 21st century
Date: 12 September 2008
Place: London, UK
As part of one of the two year projects under the Designing for the
21st century AHRC/EPSRC initiative we will design and produce prototype
fabrics, for the structural conservation of easel paintings and as
artists' canvas.
In consultation with conservators and artists, then by testing,
modeling (Warwick University) and working with fabric manufacturers
(Heathcote). We will revisit the specification requirements of canvas
fabrics including: long term stability, mechanical properties, moisture
permeability, texture, handling properties, aesthetic and commercial
considerations.
A 1 day conservator's workshop will be held at the Courtauld on Friday
12 Sept. 2008 to coincide with IIC 2008 in London. At the workshop
there will be a seminar and an opportunity to assess the performance of
the fabrics using the facilities in the Conservation and Technology
Department.
An artists workshop will be held in March 2009.
For more information and registration please see the website of the Courtauld Institute of Art.
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