Art restoration, protection and education in China-Murals, materials study in humid areas in South China

Abstract

This paper introduces the museum development history and cultural heritage education in China. The number of museums and precious collections increases tremendously, the professionals specially trained to perform Art administration, repair and restoration are next to non-existence. Facing the challenge of well-qualified teaching and researching staff, China Academy of Art (CAA) in Hangzhou China strived to offer graduate and undergraduate programs in Art Administration, Art Education and Art Appreciation in 2015. The efforts are expected to train students in an interdisciplinary approach so that they will be equipped with art knowledge, scientific techniques and practical skills. It also discusses an interesting recent studies and findings performed by the professor and his students. This paper describes special historical materials of southern Murals in China, and analyzes the traditional materials, production techniques and artistic characteristic of these Murals. The plan is to rebuild an old wall with murals as a laboratory for future studies in CAA.