Conservation in Museums and Inclusion of the Non-Professional

Saunders, Jill

doi:10.5334/jcms.1021215

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“…In 2008, the International Council of Museums -Committee for Conservation adopted a definition of conservation as 'all measures and actions aimed at safeguarding tangible cultural heritage while ensuring its accessibility to present and future generations' (ICOM-CC 2008). Conservation literature engaging with questions of access explores the ability of conservators to enable object-handling in institutions through touch (Candlin 2010;Chatterjee 2010), and the emphasises the social benefits of conservation for non-professionals (Saunders 2014). While a strong basis has been established for increasing access in relation to objects in cultural institutions, there is a need to consider the accessibility of conservation resources outside of these institutions.…”

Section: Accessibility In Conservation Policymentioning

confidence: 99%

Access relative to need for community conservation funding in Australia

Meredith

Sloggett

Scott

2019

International Journal of Heritage Studies

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The centralisation of major collecting institutions in urban areas has meant that, despite increasing public engagement, the conservation industry remains inaccessible to the majority of Australians. The ability to access services is determined by both spatial and aspatial factors. This paper focuses on geographic barriers as one factor determining the accessibility of conservation services in Australia. Using statistical analysis of the spatial distribution of 1323 local heritage conservation projects that have been funded by the National Library of Australia's Community Heritage Grants Program from 1994 to 2017 this study measures the spatial equality of conservation in Australia. Funded projects were categorised according to the 2011 Australian Statistical Geographic Standard (ASGS) Remoteness Structure to quantify them by degree of remoteness. Spatial distribution analysis indicates that the majority of projects are located in major cities, with proportionately fewer projects funded in regional, remote and very remote areas. An 'access relative to need' approach is proposed to counter the current centralisation of the Australian conservation industry, however the principles and methodology are globally relevant in accessing any geographically-determined inequity within the conservation sector.

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Section: Accessibility In Conservation Policymentioning

confidence: 99%

Access relative to need for community conservation funding in Australia

Meredith

Sloggett

Scott

2019

International Journal of Heritage Studies

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“…A 2005 report by Whitmore et al identifies “educational activities that will exploit the appeal of conservation to engage and train students in science” as one of the “four areas of particular need in conservation science”. Saunders states that public involvement in conservation is a “positive act of engagement” that can “solidify common values and nurture a collective sense of responsibility”. Making heritage science more accessible through the use of consumer technology is one way to achieve this.…”

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confidence: 99%

Adapted-Consumer-Technology Approach to Making Near-Infrared-Reflectography Visualization of Paintings and Murals Accessible to a Wider Audience

Torres

Floyd

2019

J. Chem. Educ.

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Smartphone technology has the potential to make heritage science accessible to museums, individual collectors, and educators. Infrared reflectography (IRR) is a nondestructive analysis method used by museums to gain information about the provenance, history, and aging of artworks. This paper introduces a highly accessible, inexpensive apparatus for near-infrared (NIR) imaging of paintings: a long-pass filter with a 750 nm cut-on wavelength mounted on a Samsung HTC smartphone back-facing camera. This method proved effective in improving visibility of underdrawings, as well as in the detection of compositional changes by the artist, retouchings, and original-composition elements obscured by damage or aging. Egg–tempera test panels, historic oil paintings, and wall murals were all imaged with the NIR-smartphone apparatus. The research presented in this paper demonstrates the potential of adapted consumer technology for interdisciplinary scientific investigation in museums and at heritage sites, which has the potential to raise public understanding of heritage science. This simple and affordable approach is a promising tool for teaching the importance of and principles behind the scientific investigation of artworks.

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“…The benefits of non-ocularcentric examination of objects in material culture studies versus the examination of objects by sighted researchers could lead to new insights and narratives. The findings can perhaps be used to compare the value of new knowledge gained through non-ocularcentric examination practices versus the value of object preservation and conservation (Saunders, 2014). This comparison can contribute to the literature about the management of cultural heritage that suggests an object must have some other purpose beyond being conserved.…”

Section: Multisensory Object Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These functions can be performed in part through the research of ethnographic traditions, natural sciences, and material culture. Their values have transformed and continue to transform together with the changes in society and their needs (Abt, 2007;Papadimitriou, N., Plati, M., Markou, E., & Catapoti, D., 2016;Saunders, 2014).…”

Section: The Evolution Of Museums and Their Transforming Practicesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Creating Inclusive Object Narratives for Accessible Museum Exhibitions

Ayukawa¹

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This study explores how to improve access to museum exhibits through inclusive narratives for visitors with vision loss and offers a step forward for museums concerned with inclusive research and accessible exhibition practice.The work involved exploring how non-ocularcentric object narratives can be collected and created using an object examination exercise. The exercise draws on interdisciplinary research practices from material culture studies and participatory design, while acknowledging the distinct sensory abilities and insights of individuals with congenital and early-onset blindness. A thematic analysis was developed to inform inclusive exhibit narratives and an integrated accessible exhibition design module that was compared with an existing ocularcentric exhibit.The broader results from the study provide insights to support multisensory and socially inclusive research in material culture studies and non-ocularcentric research practice. This experimentation with research methods supports the participation of people with non-visual mental models in curatorial research and museum exhibition development.

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Conservation in Museums and Inclusion of the Non-Professional

Cited by 7 publications

References 16 publications

Access relative to need for community conservation funding in Australia

Access relative to need for community conservation funding in Australia

Adapted-Consumer-Technology Approach to Making Near-Infrared-Reflectography Visualization of Paintings and Murals Accessible to a Wider Audience

Creating Inclusive Object Narratives for Accessible Museum Exhibitions

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