The main purpose of the paper is to analyze procedures and steps
for restoration of the Turpan paintings in the Hermitage exposi-
tion. Based on the method of empirical research, this paper briefl y
describes the work of the Hermitage’s laboratory for scientifi c
restoration of monumental painting. The author’s research objec-
tive was to combine theory with practice in order to better protect
cultural and religious value of the mural paintings.
Keywords: Silk Road, restoration, fragment, painting, plaster, scale, mortar, Turpan
district.
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