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Razani M, Bater M. A Guide to Documentation and Recording of Ceramic and Pottery Objects in Conservation and Restoration Operations. KCR 2024; 7 (2) :29-46
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A Guide to Documentation and Recording of Ceramic and Pottery Objects in Conservation and Restoration Operations
Mehdi Razani , Masoud Bater *
Assistant professor, Department of Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Properties, Zabol University, Zabol and Assistant professor, Art Faculty, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran.
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Documentation and recording of cultural and historical artifacts are among the most critical stages in their conservation and restoration. However, this essential aspect is often overlooked by conservators, museums, and collectors. This article aims to familiarize students and practitioners with the fundamental principles of documenting historical ceramics. Unlike resources that focus on teaching photography, lighting, or technical drawing, this work emphasizes practical and essential guidelines for the accurate documentation of ceramic objects during the conservation and restoration process. In the documentation of ceramics, the importance of recording information as the first step in conservation and restoration is emphasized. This process includes documenting the object's current condition, recording interventions performed, and providing a comprehensive report for future research and operational use. Additionally, this study presents a background on the development of documentation in the field of conservation, illustrating how this process has evolved into a global standard. Another section of this research examines the stages and details of documentation, including the recording of physical, chemical, and pathological characteristics of artifacts. This process assists conservators and restorers in performing more effective and precise work in their projects. Moreover, the documents produced during documentation serve as reliable and credible evidence, enabling more accurate reconstruction of the object's history, analysis of manufacturing techniques, and technologies used in the production of historical artifacts. These records can also serve as a foundation for future research in the understanding and preservation of cultural heritage.  This article seeks to enhance the knowledge and skills of documentation so that professionals can prepare comprehensive, accurate, and scientific reports for the future while carrying out restoration operations. The ultimate goal is to establish a foundation for sustainable conservation and valuable research in the field of cultural heritage. 
Keywords: Documentation, Recording, Ceramic and Pottery Objects, Conservation and Restoration, Cultural and Historical Heritage.
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Type of Study: Research, Original, Regular | Subject: Application of modern sciences, technologies, equipment, materials and methods
Received: 2024/05/18 | Accepted: 2024/08/20 | Published: 2024/09/21
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