Description
AYATE: CABRERA PROJECT II NOTEBOOKS
Book Summary
This publication presents the results of the second phase of the study and conservation project for Miguel Cabrera's pictorial series "The Life of the Virgin," housed at the Museum of the Americas. The reader will find detailed research on the New Spanish artist's painting technique, the specific conservation problems presented by these works, and the criteria applied in the treatments carried out since October 2019. An essential volume for art and restoration professionals, it delves into the stabilization of canvas supports and documents the rigorous work backed by the Getty Foundation.
What is it about?
The book gathers the most relevant findings of the project "Study and Conservation of the Series 'The Life of the Virgin' by Miguel Cabrera," developed at the Museum of the Americas with the support of the Getty Foundation's "Conserving Canvas" program. It focuses on the analysis of the pictorial technique used by Cabrera, the conservation challenges presented by the series, and the solutions applied for their preservation. Special attention is paid to the stabilization treatments of the canvas supports, documenting the process and criteria that have guided the interventions since the work began in 2019.
Main Topics
- Research on Miguel Cabrera's pictorial technique in the series "The Life of the Virgin."
- Conservation problems specific to 18th-century New Spanish painting.
- Stabilization and restoration treatments of canvas supports.
- Documentation and intervention criteria in heritage conservation projects.
- Institutional collaboration and international patronage in art preservation.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at restorers, museum conservators, art historians, and postgraduate students specializing in the conservation and restoration of cultural heritage. It is also of great interest to researchers of viceregal art and professionals working with canvas paintings, as well as any reader with a deep interest in the technical and scientific processes that ensure the preservation of pictorial heritage.
What this book provides
- Access to detailed results of cutting-edge research in the conservation of New Spanish painting.
- Specialized knowledge on the criteria and treatments applied to the stabilization of canvas supports.
- Rigorous documentation of a project backed by the Getty Foundation, which serves as a reference for future interventions.
- Understanding of Miguel Cabrera's pictorial technique based on direct studies of the work.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Various Authors
- Publisher: Ministry of Culture and Sport
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Painting and paintings, exhibition catalogs, and specific collections
- Collection: Fondo
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: September 2024
- Number of pages: 136
- Weight: 635 g
Editorial Review
This second installment of the Cabrera project notebooks consolidates an exemplary line of work in the conservation of pictorial heritage. The work offers a technical and detailed view of restoration processes, making it a valuable reference for specialists. Its rigorous approach and the quality of the documentation presented make it especially recommended for professionals seeking well-founded practical cases in the field of canvas painting conservation.