105
2. Use one of the nouns in an appropriate form to fill each gap:
mounting
cleavage
stretcher
fumigation
conservation
deterioration
structure
pollution
layer
pigment
1. …. involves the care and preservation of works of art, all of which are,
over a period of time, subject to alteration and deterioration.
2. Changes in the states of materials are largely inevitable and irreversible but
… can be reduced by proper conservation treatment.
3. Paintings are usually on wood panels or canvas and have a multilayered …
in which one or more of the components may break down.
4. Canvas weakens with age, particularly at points of high stress, such as the
edges where it is attached to the … , and becomes incapable of supporting
the ground and paint … .
5. Movement of the support and faulty painting technique may cause … of
paint and ground, which cracks and becomes detached.
6. In conditions of high humidity supports may be attacked by mold or in-
sects, requiring … .
7. All … processes are short-term measures, since acidity may also be in-
creased by atmospheric … .
8. High light levels may alter the color of paper, but, more significantly, will
fade … .
3. Complete the following table by inserting the missing forms.
Достарыңызбен бөлісу: 
