TECHNOLOGY AND CONSERVATION OF OBJECTS III LAB

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Prerequisites: CNS 643. Co-requisite: CNS 644. The laboratory portion of the second year, third semester course for the technology of objects focuses on the materials and techniques of historic technologies using inorganic materials. This is accomplished through examination of the extensive study collections of the Garman Art Conservation Department, slide, Power Point and video resources and participatory exploration of various making methods in a wide variety of inorganic materials. Hand-tools are used wherever possible. Raw materials from the Department study collection are also used where possible. Offered annually in the fall.