Workshops on the Conservation of
Japanese Artworks on Paper and Silk
The National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, Tokyo is pleased to announce two
workshops on the conservation and restoration of Japanese works of art on paper and silk to take
place in Berlin. The workshops are free of charge, and will be conducted in Japanese with English
translation at Museum fuer Asiatische Kunst, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (Asian Art Museum,
National Museums in Berlin).
Dates: July 8th – 10th and July 13th – 17th 2015
Place: Museum für Asiatische Kunst, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (Asian Art Museum, National
1st Floor Lecture and Event Room via staff entrance: Takustr. 40, 14195 Berlin
Access: Subway U 3: Dahlem-Dorf , Bus X 11, X 83 (Dahlem-Dorf)
Organizers: The National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, Tokyo
With the support of Museum für Asiatische Kunst, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin and
Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin
July 8th – 10th 2015, For Conservators, Restorers and Restoration Specialists, Curators,
This three-day workshop is designed to introduce Japanese art objects on paper and silk through
lectures and demonstrations by Japanese specialists as well as practical exercises. Emphasis will be
on the formats, the materials and techniques, general principles of conservation and restoration, as
well as advice and practical exercises on the handling of scrolls and screens.
Participation is limited to 20 and requires an application with the attached form by March 15th.
Notification of selection will be send via e-mail on April 1st.
July 13th – 17th 2015, For Conservators, Restorers and Restoration Specialists,
This five-day workshop is aimed at conservation and restoration specialists who already have an
advanced knowledge of Japanese restoration and conservation techniques. It is designed to introduce
the basic technique of Japanese paper restoration techniques, structure of Japanese screens like byobu
- folding screen, the analysis of damages on screens, emergency treatment such as reinforcement of
paper hinges mainly through practical exercises.
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