Restoration of the Sistine Chapel frescoes — The restoration of the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel was one of the most significant art restorations of the 20th century. The Sistine Chapel was built by Pope Sixtus IV within the Vatican immediately to the north of St. Peter s Basilica and… … Wikipedia
painting — /payn ting/, n. 1. a picture or design executed in paints. 2. the act, art, or work of a person who paints. 3. the works of art painted in a particular manner, place, or period: a book on Flemish painting. 4. an instance of covering a surface… … Universalium
painting, Western — ▪ art Introduction history of Western painting from its beginnings in prehistoric times to the present. Painting, the execution of forms and shapes on a surface by means of pigment (but see also drawing for discussion of depictions in … Universalium
Restoration spectacular — The Restoration spectacular, or elaborately staged machine play , hit the London public stage in the late 17th century Restoration period, enthralling audiences with action, music, dance, moveable scenery, baroque illusionistic painting, gorgeous … Wikipedia
Restoration (Tremain novel) — infobox Book | name = Restoration orig title = translator = image caption = author = Rose Tremain cover artist = country = United Kingdom language = English series = genre = Historical novel publisher = Penguin Books release date = 1989 media… … Wikipedia
restoration — noun Date: 14th century 1. an act of restoring or the condition of being restored: as a. a bringing back to a former position or condition ; reinstatement < the restoration of peace > b. restitution c. a restoring to an unimpaired or improved… … New Collegiate Dictionary
restoration — noun a) the process of bringing an object back to its original state; the process of restoring something The restoration of this painting will take years. b) the return of a former monarchy or monarch to … Wiktionary
Conservation-restoration — Removal of adherent surface deposits by physical chemical means (by cotton swab). Church of Suceviţa Monastery, burial chamber. Romania, Suceava. Conservation restoration, also referred to as conservation, is a profession devoted to the… … Wikipedia
Oliver Brothers Fine Art Restoration — An early twentieth century Oliver Brothers brochure. Oliver Brothers Fine Art Restoration and Conservation is the longest continuously operating art restoration establishment in the United States. The Olivers and those who followed them restored… … Wikipedia
Paul E. Garber Preservation, Restoration, and Storage Facility — The Paul E. Garber Preservation, Restoration, and Storage Facility is located in Silver Hill, Maryland, USA. The facility, also nicknamed Silver Hill , is where the Smithsonian Institution s National Air and Space Museum restores aircraft,… … Wikipedia