San Gemini Preservation Studies

San Gemini Preservation Studies
Historic Preservation and Conservation Programs, Italy

<URL:http://sangeministudies.info/program-b-archaeological-ceramic-restoration>

San Gemini Preservation Studies is a summer field school that
organizes lectures, research, fieldwork, workshops and fieldtrips in
the disciplines of historic preservation, restoration and
conservation. It is located in Central Italy in the city of San
Gemini.

These programs focus on the study of architectural survey and
restoration, traditional methods of painting, conservation of
archaeological ceramics, and the restoration of books and works of
art on paper. The field projects involve the survey and restoration
of medieval buildings, the archaeological excavation in the ancient
Roman city of Carsulae, as well as work on local archival material.

Schedule for summer 2016:

Session One
May 30 - June 24, 2016

    Building Restoration - Touching the Stones

        Restoration of Traditional Masonry Buildings in Italy

        Sketching and Analyzing Historic Buildings

    Archaeological Ceramics Restoration

        Analysis of Archaeological Ceramics in Italy

        Restoration of Archaeological Ceramics

    Book Bindings Restoration

        The Craft of Making and Restoration Book Bindings

        Introduction to the History and Craft of Book Bindings

Session Two
July 11 - August 5, 2016

    Paper Restoration

        Restoration and Conservation of Paper Media

        Paper Restoration Workshop

    Traditional Painting Restoration

        Traditional Materials, Methods of Painting and Art
        Restoration Issues

        Traditional Painting Workshop

    Preservation Theory and Practice in Italy

        Restoration Theory, Ethics and Issues

    Field Projects:

        Restoration of the facade of the Church of San Carlo (13th
        century)

        Analysis of medieval buildings in San Gemini as part of an
        urban study of the city

Intersession Programs
June 25 - July 8, 2016

    Intersession Field Trip - Italy (June 26 - July 5, 2016)

        A ten day trip visiting Siena, Florence and Rome: places of
        cultural interest, the urban and historical development of
        each town, and specialized visits to places of interest to
        restorers

    Intersession Field Trip - Athens
    Check-in Saturday, June 27, 2016
    Check-out Friday, July 8, 2016)

        A twelve day visit of Athens: an exploration of the history
        of preservation and conservation issues facing the city led
        by some of the top Athenian experts in their field

    Intersession Program - The History of Food in Italy
    June 27 - July 8, 2016

        A two week course giving an overview of the evolution of the
        food system in Italy. The course will include morning
        lectures and an experimental cooking workshop


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