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Heidi Karkmann: Examinations and consideration for exemplary conservation and restoration of a contemporary work of art made of polyester resin Back
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Abstract: In this work at hand the sculpture “Torse aux gants” from the artist Arman is introduced. The sculpture is made of unsaturated polyester resin materials. Against the art-historical background and considering the properties of the material, the work will examine the manufacture of the sculpture “Torse aux gants”.Furthermore, with this information should be established in what way damages developed on the sculpture until today. Finally with these analyses and the information about the ageing of the polyester resin materials, considerations for restoration and preventive handling of this material and especially for the sculpture “Torse aux gants” will be pointed out.

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  • academic institution: Technische Hochschule Köln
  • kind of theses:  Diplomarbeit
  • main Tutor:  Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Jägers
  • assistant Tutor:  Prof. Friederike Waentig
  • date:  2003
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