Academic thesis

Freya Krotz: Examination, conservation and restoration of a late Gothic pillar covering with an unknown saint from Freiberg Cathedral St. Mary Back
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Abstract: This thesis examines the central component of a late Gothic, polygonal pillar covering, created in 1515 for the Freiberg Cathedral of St. Mary. The object was examined of its historical context, artistic technique, subsequent changes and current state of preservation. The practical portion focuses on the removal of a wax preservation layer and the exposure of the azurite paint layer. A concept for the inpainting was developed and possibilities for the future presentation

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Keywords: late Gothic, polygonal pillar covering, Freiberg Cathedral of St. Mary, azurite, wax removal
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  • academic institution: Hochschule für Bildende Künste Dresden
  • kind of theses:  Diplomarbeit
  • main Tutor:  Prof. Dr. Andreas Schulze
  • assistant Tutor:  Dipl.-Rest. Christine Kelm
  • date:  2025
  • Language:  German
  • pages:  60
  • pictures:  304
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