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...gilding tarnished. But the chapel's masterpieces also face modern threats. Air pollution has become a serious problem. And only eight years after the last restoration, finished in 1963, it became obvious that it had done more harm than good. Neglecting to test his materials first, restorer Leonetto Tintori used synthetic resins to fix the painted layer to the plaster. As the resins aged, they hardened and the wall could no longer "breathe." Without further treatment, the painted layer was likely to fall...
When he started work in Padua, Basile was shocked by what he found. Some areas, such as Hell, were in terrible condition. "Much damage resulted" from Tintori's untried process, he says. "Now chemical products and new processes are tested for years before being put to use." To counter modern problems, a new entrance filters out air pollution from the main road. Ducts for air-conditioning laid under a raised floor keep the walls at an even temperature. Crowding will be avoided: though the chapel will be open seven days a week, visitors will be admitted only in groups...
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