Restoration is understood to be the process to which different objects, systems or institutions can be subjected to improve its operation or appearance. The act of restoring something means that it returns to a previous state that is considered better, purer, with less damage or complications. Restoration is, therefore, an activity that can be applied to a myriad of moments, situations or elements.
One of the most common forms of restoration referred to is the restoration of works of art. This process is carried out carefully to allow works of art that are old or centuries old not to be damaged over time. In many cases, art restorers act when some type of specific damage has been done to the work, having to reconstruct what was damaged as closely as possible to how it was before the attack. Some of the most famous works in the world have suffered such a situation.
On the other hand, there is also the restoration of antiques such as furniture, decorative elements characteristic of a style, tapestries, fabrics, etc. This restoration can be similar to the artistic one when the original model and style are respected. But if a new path is taken and on the existing base a style change is made, then the restoration will be to modernize and mold the element in question (for example, an armchair, a lamp, a box) to new needs.
Needless to say, each restoration process requires specific procedures and materials since they vary with the type of activity. However, one of the common issues to take into account in all restorations is precisely acting with extreme care and caution to prevent the element in question from being damaged or losing its originality.
