Document Type : Research Paper

Author

Faculty of Cultural Materials Conservation, Tabriz Islamic Art University, Tabriz, Iran.

Abstract

One of the most distinctive types of murals is the canvas-Marouflaged murals. In the direction of managing purposeful and long-term canvas-Marouflaged murals studies, Proper protection of these Artworks. In order to properly protect these works and analyze conservation studies and future measures, it is necessary to explore the conservation approaches of these paintings in the cultural context. Therefore, in this research, we have tried to review the results of protective measures and interventions on canvas-Marouflaged murals and easel paintings; As well as reviewing conservation and restoration experiences in Iran, Introduce conservation approaches In order to be able to rely on it, the correct interventions as well as the correct analysis of the actions of previous years and periods on such works. The aim of this research, acquisition of indigenous knowledge, and protection of canvas-Marouflaged murals of the Islamic period also, the analysis of protective interventions on these works is in Iran. As a result of this research, the conservation approaches of canvas-Marouflaged murals were defined in two parts: interventional protection and preventive protection in order to get the best results from it. Considering each of the approaches, we must pay attention to the dual nature of canvas-Marouflaged murals and take the necessary measures according to the conditions of the effect.

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