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Anatomical Waxmodels at the Josephinum in Vienna. Investigation – Technology – Conservation |
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The theoretical part of this thesis describes the examination of late 18th century wax sculptures with emphasis on their original exhibition context in the collection of Anatomical Wax Models in the Josephinum in Vienna (Medical Museum). The condition of the numerous objects in the collection has been checked and was compared to objects at the museum "La Specola" in Florence.Two selected wax models were scientifically examined (UV, X-ray, polarized-light-microscopy, SEM, FTIR, PY-GC-MS). The composition of wax, varnish, pigments as well as production techniques and degrading mechanisms were researched. Practical conservation problems consisted of breaks, missing pieces, dirt, missing textiles parts and the restoration of one original showcase. Accordingly tests for adhesion, infilling, melting-point, solubility and retouching on wax were carried out. The material and methods examined have been used for conservation and restoration of the model VII/171/1 "Arteries of the human arm".
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Wax models, adhesion, infilling, retouching, |
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- academic institution: Universität für angewandte Kunst Wien
- kind of theses: Diplomarbeit
- main Tutor: Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Gabriela Krist
- assistant Tutor: -
- date: 2004
- Language: German
- pages: 77
- pictures: 70
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