The concept of large paintings includes panoramas, cycloramas and other paintings that in size exceeds the normal magnitude of wall hung paintings. When these large paintings are mounted in the ceiling, they are referred ...

The primary purpose of this study is to examine mental hospitals historic connection to its park and green areas and how the outdoor environment at former mental hospitals is protected and valued in current urban planning. ...

Most studies made on wild solitary bees in recent time shows that their numbers are declining. This essay examines the change in life conditions over time for a red-listed (NT) species of mining bee (Andrena fulvago), ...

Metal objects have traditionally not been repaired or constructed by adhesives, but primarily by soldering, welding, and mechanical assemblies. Soldering has many disadvantages for the conservator such as lack of ...

The Chinese pavilion at Drottningholm is a national historical building, located on the island Lovön in lake Mälaren. In 1991 Drottningholm was included in the World Heritage List, UNESCO. The national property board of ...

This study contains an investigation of a 19th century oil painting on paper by Elisabeth Jerichau-Baumann, which is mounted on a secondary support of cardboard. The paint layer appears to be in good condition, but the ...

When discussing the cleaning of feathers with solvents, the possible removal of natural preen oils is often mentioned. The aim of this essay, is to investigate to what extent four solvents (commonly used in conservation) ...

The Swedish system of listing buildings, byggnadsminnesförklaring, is a conservation tool which requires selection. Only a very limited number of objects can receive the protection of byggnadsminne. This study focuses on ...

The aim of this study is to design and establish effective methods of conserving a part of a pennant from the early 1700s. The pennant is made out of a single sheet of silk, which is decorated on both sides with a mirror ...

This thesis investigates the system of certification of antiquarians that has been developed by The National Board of Housing in Sweden. The system of certification aims to facilitate the securing of heritage preservation ...