Museum Conservation Techniques I

Catalog description

Introduces the student to conservation theory and the basic principles of conservation for cultural objects. The course integrates the history, philosophy and technologies of art conservation with knowledge of the properties of materials used in conservation. The student will learn and develop conservation skills including learning about the most frequent kinds of deterioration that can occur in various types of art objects, symptoms and causes as well as preventative and restoration techniques. Although this course provides practical experience, it also seeks to provide a broad understanding of the field of conservation. This course also includes how to document the condition of an object during the conservation process.