Editor: Colin Pearson
Held in Western Australia, September 1977, the main topics of the conference were as follows:
Management of rock art sites
Recording of rock art sites
Deterioration of rock art
Techniques for assessing deterioration of rock art
Conservation and restoration of rock art
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Conservation of Rock Art. Proceedings of the International Workshop on the Conservation of Rock Art, Perth, September 1977 (1978), pp. 104-112 Abstract Describes the field trip undertaken by delegates, following the one day seminar in Perth. Delegates participated in a 10-day field trip, examining rock paintings, engravings and stone arrangements, discussing conservation problems on-site. The […]
Conservation of Rock Art. Proceedings of the International Workshop on the Conservation of Rock Art, Perth, September 1977 (1978), pp. 3-5 Abstract The Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies has supported, among many of its activities, the recording and conservation of rock art in Australia since 1973. This has mainly been in the form of grants […]
Conservation of Rock Art. Proceedings of the International Workshop on the Conservation of Rock Art, Perth, September 1977 (1978), pp. 71-74 Abstract This paper provides a brief summary of conservation measures researched and/or employed in N.S.W. To preserve Aboriginal art, with a description of problems incurred to date. Situations so far examined include stabilization of […]
Conservation of Rock Art. Proceedings of the International Workshop on the Conservation of Rock Art, Perth, September 1977 (1978), pp. 75-80 Abstract Describes the causes of damage to rock art in the northern part of the Northern Territory of Australia which differs from that in other areas. A description of the area is given including […]
Conservation of Rock Art. Proceedings of the International Workshop on the Conservation of Rock Art, Perth, September 1977 (1978), pp. 99-101 Abstract Discusses the human factor in the conservation of rock art. At least four factors relate to the amount of damage done by man: accessibility, publicity, population density and standard of living. The particular […]
Conservation of Rock Art. Proceedings of the International Workshop on the Conservation of Rock Art, Perth, September 1977 (1978), pp. 95-98 Abstract Describes the role of lichens in rock art, including the deterioration they cause and the question of their removal with reference to damage of rock surface, aesthetic considerations and the type of lichen […]
Conservation of Rock Art. Proceedings of the International Workshop on the Conservation of Rock Art, Perth, September 1977 (1978), pp. 89-94 Abstract Describes the techniques which have been used in the conservation and restoration of rock art sites in Western Australia, and covers the removal of graffiti from both engravings and paintings, the cleaning of […]
Conservation of Rock Art. Proceedings of the International Workshop on the Conservation of Rock Art, Perth, September 1977 (1978), pp. 69-70 28 Abstract Describes the work of the Archaeological Survey of India in preserving and documenting rock art sites in Central India. A description of the rock art sites is given, including their content, style, […]
Conservation of Rock Art. Proceedings of the International Workshop on the Conservation of Rock Art, Perth, September 1977 (1978), p.6 Abstract A short note on the functions of the Aborginal Sites Museum, including site recording, site protection, training and public education.