Practical Approach of Paper Conservation at Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts

Albeena

Abstract: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts represents the meaning of institution. Culture is heritage, has to protect for future: Archival materials, Paintings, Sculptures, and Audio visual Arts represent the traditions of culture. Practical approach of Paper Conservation at IGNCA, here, you will find conservation and deterioration in paper: It is delicate and made up of organic and inorganic materials. Two types of papers: Machine made (short life) and Handmade (long life), gets decay due to inherent material at the time of making. Cellulose in papers help researchers in analysis.

Keywords: Paper, Cellulose, Decay, Inherent material, Conservation

Edition: Volume 8 Issue 7, July 2019,

Pages: 926 - 928