Courses on photographs

Photography: Courses at the Centro del bel libro Ascona, Switzerland

Course 115
Photography: Historical techniques--conservation--first aid

    This course will introduce the participants to the basics in
    photography. Emphasis is placed on the most commonly used
    photographic techniques. The ability to identify a photograph
    and the technique will enable the participants to analyse the
    object and propose the right conservation treatment. The
    chemical reactions between the object, adhesives, cleaning
    materials etc. will be explained and discussed. The practical
    work will be demonstrated and then carried out by the
    participants. To get a great variety of objects and cases
    participants are encouraged to bring their own material to work
    on.

    Tutor: Bert Jacek
    Language: German and English
    Fee: CHF 950/EURO 625
    July 22-26, 2002

Course 116
Photography--mounting, framing and presentation

    Modern presentation methods including the topics mounting
    techniques, adhesives, window mat material, laminating
    techniques and framing systems will be shown and pros and cons
    will be discussed.

    Teacher: Bert Jacek
    July 29-August 31, 2002
    Language: German and English
    Fee: CHF 570/ EURO 375

Further Information:

    Centro del bel libro, Ascona
    Viale Portone 4
    CP 2600
    CH-6501 Bellinzona
    +41 091 825 1162
    Fax: +41 091 8258586
    info [at] cbl-ascona__ch  or r.mesmer [at] ticino__com
    <URL:http://www.cbl-ascona.ch>


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