1.7. Challenges in Painting Restoration

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is retrofitting?

   Hint

   Think about what we do to old buildings for support.

2. 2.

   Why is water management critical in restoration?

   Hint

   Consider what happens to wet paper.

3. 3.

   What is retrofitting primarily used for?

   • To enhance aesthetic appeal.
   • To support structural integrity.
   • To increase space.

   Hint

   Consider what happens when buildings get older.

4. 4.

   True or False: Water management is not a concern in painting restoration.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how water affects materials.

5. 5.

   You have a historic cave with paintings that are showing signs of mold due to water seepage. Develop a step-by-step water management plan to address this.

   Hint

   Think about how you’d protect a wet basement in your home.

6. 6.

   Evaluate how a lack of interdisciplinary collaboration might impact the restoration of a cave's paintings.

   Hint

   What’s the advantage of getting different perspectives?