ARTC 657 - Conservation Principles II

Credit(s): 6

Component: Lecture
This course is divided into a sequence of specialty-specific blocks that cover each major area of conservation. During the spring semester, these typically include photographic materials, wooden artifacts, inorganic objects, and paintings conservation. Students work with faculty members in each specialty, learn the basic techniques of object examination, study the causes of deterioration, gain experience recommending treatment options for a variety of conservation problems, and establish a foundation for general collections’ care. Examination and documentation techniques covered during the semester include cross-section microscopy, x-radiography, and digital photo documentation.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 6 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
RESTRICTIONS: Art Conservation graduate students only.

Course Typically Offered: Spring