Getty Conservation Institute: Dunhuang Preservation Project

The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) is part of the Getty Foundation, established in 1985. The Dunhuang Academy has collaborated with the Getty Conservation Institute for nearly 30 years since 1989. The two parties have engaged in long-term research project cooperation, particularly in the preservation of the murals in Cave 85 of the Mogao Caves, which lasted seven years. This collaboration addressed many challenges previously encountered in mural restoration, ranging from value assessment of the murals to the preparation of restoration materials and successful restoration efforts. Neville Agnew, a conservation expert on the Dunhuang project, received the Chinese government's Friendship Award and the International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Award for his contributions.

The GCI boasts advanced concepts and extensive experience in the field of cultural heritage conservation. Through project collaboration, China and the United States found great resonance in improving mural restoration techniques, restoration processes, and management philosophies. Working together on projects and employing innovative methods and model protection strategies, participants have summarized a comprehensive set of advanced mural protection concepts and site management methods that align with international practices while being suitable for China's specific conditions.

美國(guó)蓋蒂保護(hù)研究所敦煌保護(hù)項(xiàng)目

美國(guó)蓋蒂保護(hù)研究所是蓋蒂基金會(huì)的組成部分，成立于1985年。中國(guó)敦煌研究院自1989年與美國(guó)蓋蒂保護(hù)研究所開(kāi)始合作，至今已有30多年，雙方長(zhǎng)期展開(kāi)研究項(xiàng)目合作，尤其是在莫高窟第85窟壁畫保護(hù)項(xiàng)目長(zhǎng)達(dá)7年的合作時(shí)間里，從壁畫的價(jià)值評(píng)估到修復(fù)材料的準(zhǔn)備，再到成功修復(fù)，解決了以往壁畫修復(fù)中存在的諸多難題。作為該機(jī)構(gòu)敦煌項(xiàng)目的文物保護(hù)專家，內(nèi)維爾·阿格紐（Neville Agnew）獲得了中國(guó)政府友誼獎(jiǎng)和國(guó)際科學(xué)技術(shù)合作獎(jiǎng)。

蓋蒂保護(hù)研究所在文物保護(hù)領(lǐng)域多方面都擁有先進(jìn)的理念和豐富的經(jīng)驗(yàn)，中美雙方在項(xiàng)目合作中找到更多的共鳴，并從中改善壁畫修復(fù)技術(shù)、修復(fù)程序及管理理念，通過(guò)項(xiàng)目合作、創(chuàng)新方法和模式保護(hù)策略，總結(jié)出一整套既符合國(guó)際慣例又適合中國(guó)國(guó)情的先進(jìn)壁畫保護(hù)理念和遺址管理方法。