Conservation Papers - Conservation Office

The scope of conservation work is broad and the content of which is ever-changing. As regards, in addition to attending daily conservation work, we keep abreast of the advance of conservation science and technology through literature survey, scientific research and professional exchange with overseas counterparts in order to heighten our standard in the preservation of cultural heritage.

2024

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Ho,M.Y.M., Cheung,A.Y.K. (2024) Preserve vs Display – The Conservation Essence of Hanging an Oversized Artwork- Hong Kong Walk On/One. Hong Kong Museum Bulletin #004, 64-85. ISSN: 2521-9642.

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Chiu, K. W., Sin, D. T. S., and Long, M. C. I. (2024). Connecting palettes — An integrated spectroscopic analysis and UMAP visualisation of Wu Guanzhong’s paint palette and his painting. Journal of Cultural Heritage, 68, 354-363.

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Only Simplified Chinese version will be provided in the following link:
张世杰、何绮雯、张婉娟 (2024)：〈文物维护如何追赶不断转变的艺术展示形式 - 以中国香港当代艺术品《香港前行/一》为例〉。学术海报发表于「中国文物保护技术协会第十二次学术年会」，2024年10月16-19日，中国敦煌。

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Lai, W. F. and Tang, M. W. (2024). ‘Multivariate statistical analysis on the elemental composition of ancient metal seals, The Bei Shan Tang Legacy: Chinese Seals’, in Tian, W (ed.) The Bei Shan Tang Legacy: Chinese Seals. Hong Kong: The Institute of Chinese Studies, Art Museum and Department of Fine Arts, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, pp.46-49. ISBN: 978-988-70193-0-5

2023

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Chiu, K. W., Sin, D. T. S. and Long, M. C. I. (2023). Palette to Palette - an integrated study of spectroscopic analysis and UMAP on Wu Guanzhong’s paint palette and his painting. Poster presentation at: TECHNART 2023: International conference on analytical techniques in art and cultural heritage, 7-12 May 2023, Lisbon, Portugal.

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Lai, W. F. and Tang, M. W. (2023). ‘A Technical Study on the Material and Techniques of Gold and Silver Inlaid Tin Bronze Belt Hooks’, in Tong, Y. and Xu, X. D. (eds.) Ancient Chinese Gold Techniques II. Hong Kong: Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, pp.50-93. ISBN: 978-988-19494-4-8

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Tang, M. W. and Lai, W. F. (2023). ‘Study of the Iron Belt Hook Gilding Technique’, in Tong, Y. and Xu, X. D. (eds.) Ancient Chinese Gold Techniques II. Hong Kong: Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, pp. 94-127. ISBN: 978-988-19494-4-8

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Lai, W. F. and Tang, M. W. (2023). ‘A Study on Damascening Techniques’, in Tong, Y. and Xu, X. D. (eds.) Ancient Chinese Gold Techniques II. Hong Kong: Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, pp.154-177. ISBN: 978-988-19494-4-8

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Tang, M. W. and Lai, W. F. (2023). ‘Reconstruction of Ancient Wire Drawing Technology’, in Tong, Y. and Xu, X. D. (eds.) Ancient Chinese Gold Techniques II. Hong Kong: Art Museum, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, pp.200-231. ISBN: 978-988-19494-4-8

2022

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Liu, R.W.T., Lowe, E.Y.M., Chiu, G.K.W., and Long, M.C.I. (2022) Discovering Connections! Analysis of Black Ink Sketches with Uniform Manifold Approximation and Projection. Online poster presentation at: Computational Approaches for Technical Imaging in Cultural Heritage (7th Image Processing for Art Investigation (IP4AI) meeting), 27-29 April 2022, online.

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Lowe, E.Y.M., Liu, R.W.T., Chiu, G.K.W. and Long, M.C.I. (2022) The Secret of Black Marker Pens: Identification Workflow with Non-invasive Hyperspectral and Macro X-ray Fluorescence Imaging Techniques. Online poster presentation at: Reflecting on the Past, Imagining the Future,, American Institute for Conservation (AIC)'s 50th Annual Meeting, 13-18 May 2022, Los Angeles, USA and online.

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Cheung, M.S.K., Tam,P.P.L., and Tsui, W.S. (2022) Detection and Quantification of the Emission of Formic Acid and Acetic Acid Under In-situ Storage and Display Environmental Conditions in Museum. Online poster presentation at: 15th International Conference Indoor Air Quality in Heritage and Historic Environments (IAQ2022), organized by University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, the National Museum of Slovenia and the European Research Infrastructure for Heritage Science (E-RHIS), 14-16 September 2022, Ljubljana, Slovenia and online.

2021

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Lai, W.F. and Tang, C.M.W. (2021) A study of the damascening techniques of incense burners of the Ming Dynasty. Sciences of Conservation and Archaeology, 33 (3), 118-126.

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Cheung, A.Y.K., Solazzo, C. and Tsui, W.S. (2021) Unveil the Gold – Revealing Metal Threads and Decorative Materials of Early Twentieth Century Traditional Chinese Children's Hats. Studies in Conservation, 66 (6), 357-374.

(For contents of publication please consult Conservation Office)

2018

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Alice Tsang C.H. (2018). 'Textile Conservators gather in Hong Kong to Unroll and Unfold… IIC Palace Museum 2017 Hong Kong Symposium'. In News In Conservation, Issue 64 February 2017, Reviews, Page 16-17.

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Eddy ST Leung, Kit Wong and Alice Tsang (2018) A Study of Environmental Factors in the Adaptive Re-use of a Historic Building in Hong Kong. Poster presentation at: 26th Biennial Congress of the International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (IIC), 10-14 September 2018, Turin, Italy.

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