Produced with the aid of a grant from the Japan Foundation. Special publication of the Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works.
"This work deals with the craft of mounting and remounting hanging scrolls as practiced by Japanese mounters. It is not intended as a self-instruction manual; these methods can only be mastered through extensive training with an experienced mounter. The primary function of the book is to introduce conservators in some detail to the ideas and methods of the oriental painting restorer. In addition, collectors and curators may appreciate both the notes on different styles and mounting and some information on how a scroll is put together." [excerpt from author's introduction]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface... p. 5
Introduction... p. 9
I - Scroll terminology... p. 11
II - Styles of the hanging scroll... p. 16
III - Materials for the scroll... p. 28
IV - Workshop and equipment... p. 33
V - Workshop procedures... p. 44
Notes
Bibliography
Index