HART409 Intro to Art Conservation 3cr

This course will provide an introduction to the field of art conservation and the preservation of cultural heritage. Students will gain an understanding of the principles and ethics of conservation as well as preventive conservation and the proper handling of artifacts. Lecture topics will include materials and methods of manufacture, deterioration processes, treatments and the role of science and analytical techniques in conservation. Case studies will be used to illustrate these topics where possible. The instructor will draw upon the rich network of local colleagues and labs for guest speakers and site visits. Students will produce an examination and condition report on an assigned object and present their work in an oral presentation at the end of the semester.

Prerequisites: HART100

Lecture

Fall and Spring