Guidelines for the care of East Asian paintings: Display, storage and handling.

The article offers guidelines for the care of East Asian paintings. The section discusses relevant traditional methods and modern innovations for the safe display, storage and handling of scrolls, screens and albums. It provides a guideline and practical suggestions to determine suitable environmental parameters, display methods, storage containers and handling techniques. The column aims to increase awareness of East Asian paintings and encourage improvements in their preservation by relating traditional practices and modern developments.