A Study on Evaluation Methods of Conserving Painted Sculpture

Abstract

A lot of individual research on materials and methods suitable for the color of the paint layer has been conducted in the conservation of existing painted sculptures. However, there was no guidance standard for conservation treatment and repainting of painted sculptures, and an evaluation method for objective conservation management was required as deterioration continued in the outdoors. Therefore, in this study, the conservation treatment effect was confirmed by comparing and evaluating the physical properties of the original paint and the replacement paint by citing two cases. Based on the survey items : SEM observation (a cross-section and surface defect) and local EDS analysis, comparison of chromaticity and color difference, evaluation of adhesion and adhesive bond strength, and a salt spray test, a condition status table was prepared and applied to the specimen. Based on the results of applying the completed condition status table in the future, it is judged that it can be an objective data onto conservation treatment of outdoor painted sculptures and public artworks.