Restoration consultancy - Artistic and cultural heritage
Barbara Cianelli provides consultancy as a restorer on the state of conservation of the works and, upon request, prepares a project and cost estimate for any restoration or maintenance work.
The works can be analysed at home.
Restoration of artistic and cultural heritage
It is a highly specialized activity that requires a deep knowledge of chemistry, materials and artistic techniques, as well as cultural and historical sensitivity:
The restoration of artistic heritage is a set of technical and sometimes scientific interventions aimed at preserving, recovering and enhancing works of art of all kinds: paintings, sculptures, prints and any object that has a cultural, historical or artistic value. The main objective of restoration is to preserve the artistic asset, respecting its historical and material integrity.
Main objectives of restoration:
- Conservation: Prevent degradation and deterioration of the constituent materials of the work.
- Recovery: Restore, as far as possible, the original appearance of the work without altering its authenticity.
- Documentation: Record all information relating to the intervention for future analysis and interventions.
Fundamental principles of restoration:
- Reversibility: The materials and techniques used must be able to be removed without causing damage.
- Minimum intervention: Act as little as possible, respecting the integrity of the work.
- Respect for authenticity: Avoid additions or modifications that could distort the original appearance or meaning of the work.
Types of interventions:
- Conservative restoration: Focuses on stabilizing materials and preventing degradation (e.g. consolidation of a canvas, protection of painted surfaces).
- Aesthetic restoration: Aims to improve the appearance of the work, intervening on gaps, altered colors or missing elements (e.g. pictorial reintegration).
- Maintenance: Regular activities to prevent damage (e.g. surface cleaning, humidity control).