Fine Art Glossary
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Remains of HingesWorks on paper, prints, and photographs are often attached to a mat with paper hinges and a chemically neutral, non-staining, and permanent adhesive. Each hinge is attached to the piece and the back board, allowing easy removal from the board should the necessity arise. |
Repurposed An item that has been repurposed no longer performs its original function, and retains only aesthetic value.
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Requires CleaningAn item requires cleaning if there is an accumulation of unrelated matter on its surface (e.g., dirt, dust, grime, fungus, mold, wax). |
RestorationThe process of halting the decay of a work of art and/or returning it to its original state. |
Rippled PaperWhen environmental influences cause disruptions, ridges, or buckling of paper.
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