Nicolas Lancret’s Dance before a Fountain (1730-1735) is currently displayed at The Getty Center in Los Angeles. The oil on canvas painting captures a scene of a party in the early 1700’s. Lancret’s painting, known as a fête galante, a French term referring to an elegant, festive outdoor celebration or some sort of activity usually put on by rich aristocracy in the 18th century. Such paintings were significant at the time because they were apart of the Rococo, or Late Baroque, period in which the
Introduction Although filling and in-painting are separate procedures, they may be considered as highly related processes. They both contribute to the overall integrity of a treated painting. A simple definition for filling, in terms of painting conservation, is the process of ‘the sealing of damage to a picture layer by inserting a filler, that consists of smoothed down or structured substance’ (Nicolaus, 1999, p.235), whereas a filler is a ‘material used to replace missing areas of loss, usually
The Magic of the Conservator – Ensuring Art Does Not Disappear As with many advances in industry and technology, we can thank war for increasing the interest in research for art conservation. After the Great War, the British Museum unpacked its collections after wartime storage in the Underground railway tunnels. Many items had unexpectedly deteriorated in a relatively short time; iron had rusted, bronze developed green corrosion, pottery and stone objects were covered in growth of salt crystals
instincts come over. This explains why chimpanzees are very territorial and aggressive. Her findings also lead to that humans are forever revolving and chimps are not. Aside from her observations, she also unveiled the importance of the idea of conservation and animals’ rights. Goodall keeps pushing for humans to care for their world, wildlife, and themselves. (Editors)
are really quite primitive. Humans now have an understanding on how cavemen might have survived, as well. In addition, an online source informs everyone that much of Goodall’s current work is carried on by the Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research, Education, and Conservation (Jane Goodall 3). She has been an influence on many, especially women. She has proven with patience and some determination that simple discoveries can be altering to society.
Introduction The Roman villa of the Casale is located in Southern Sicily. It is four kilometers from Piazza Armerina, and is stretched upon bare hills. Straight ahead is the Nociara River, and behind it is abundant amounts of land that was suitable for growing crops. This villa was built from the late third century to the early fourth century. Archaeologists still have yet to figure out the owner of this Roman villa and its purpose and function for it, making it one of the most significant and unique
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