Intangible Cultural Heritage - Ancient Painting and Calligraphy Mounting and Restoration Techniques

The reason why the precious calligraphy and painting of China can be passed down to the present day is inseparable from the protection of calligraphy and painting mounting and restoration techniques. The ancients said that "restoring ancient monuments is like seeing a doctor for a serious illness", so calligraphy and painting restorers are also called "painting doctors". The calligraphy and painting mounting and restoration techniques use rice paper, silk, paste and other materials, and palm brushes, row brushes, horseshoe knives and other tools. After washing, peeling, repairing, and completing the operation process, the ancient calligraphy and paintings are radiant and long-lived. The Palace Museum took the lead in promoting the development of ancient calligraphy and painting mounting and restoration techniques with the "apprenticeship system", which has been passed down for four generations.