The objective of conservation is to retain the existing design, material and aesthetic and cultural value of the stained glass window. This may require nothing more than regular maintenance, or it may require direct intervention to ensure the continued structural, historic and artistic integrity of the window. The objective of restoration is to return the stained glass window to its original form and design (or in rare cases to the form and design of a later period of significance). This may include the removal of later repairs, or the replication of missing or damaged portions of original work. CIACH conservation team has a special wing for stained glass conservation. We also do new construction of stained glass windows in traditional method with new designs according to the wish of clients.
A fine art object, like any other things in the nature, has an inevitable tendency to degenerate itself by the effects of time and human use on the materials of which they are made. The decay or deterioration of a painting can be happened by various causes, mainly of aging, moisture, fire, mishandling etc. The process of recovering the fine art object in its real and genuine form is Restoration. To prolong the life of a restored fine art object in to the future is called Preservation. The work of restoration and preservation has to be done with excellent experience, extreme care, and sound knowledge in scientific methods. In addition to these, restoration/preservation requires experienced hands.
The Restoration/ conservation of a fine art object demands maximum perfection without losing its original form. The value of its heritage, the media by which it made up and
the concept of which it communicates are to be studied by the Restorer. Moreover a serious approach with scientific equipments, sincere and dedicated approach and excellent observation are to be favoured positively for theRestoration/Conservation. So, the Restorer has a role not only of a re-creator, but also as a scientist. Art, in its all means, has passed through several forms of schools. Accordingly, a restorer/ conservator has to go through the whole way through which the art has passed, and shall be equipped with artistic ability and scientific knowledge about the subject. The practical lab experience is also essential in addition to the theoretical knowledge.
