Course on paintings conservation

Course
Introduction to the Conservation Field
New York
Summer 2011

This course will introduce the contemporary theory of Painting
Conservation and Restoration. It is meant for art history students,
art dealers, collectors, scholars, and Students interested in
broadening their knowledge on Conservation and Restoration Theory
and Practice. A good Introductory Course for all those interested
into further pursuing a Conservation Education.

It is scheduled for the summer semester in the Continuing Education
Program at Pratt Institute (Manhattan Campus) and Hunter College.
This Course doesn't provide certificate or Credits.

The Course will provide:

Part 1

    Historical review of painting techniques with a focus on
    painting on canvas.

    Introduce and contrast the concepts of "conservation" and
    "restoration", exploring their historical origins and
    theoretical and practical developments, through literature and
    visual examples.

    Code of Ethics

Part 2

    Moving into a "laboratory format" the course will offer actual
    work on mock-ups. Since a substantial part of the course will
    address the History of the Discipline and its philosophical
    groundings which are reflected in aesthetic choices, the
    practical part will focus on practicing different techniques of
    color integration applied on mock ups previously prepared by the
    instructor. This will help the students to understand the
    different mindset behind these choices (tratteggio, neutral and
    mimetic integration, of losses)

For further information, schedule, fees and location please contact:

    Maria Scarpini
    info<-a t->scarpinistudio< . >com


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