Course: Natural Binding Media

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Course title Natural Binding Media
Course code KCHTFR/NBM
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Bayer Karol, Ing.
Course content
Block 1) General introduction - basic characteristics of natural binders, properties and uses Block 2) Polysaccharide based natural binders - characteristics, properties, use Block 3) Protein-based natural binders - characteristics, properties, use Block 4) Drying oils - characteristics, properties, use Block 5) Natural resins - characteristics, properties, use Block 6) Wax based binders - characteristics, properties, uses Block 7) Bituminous-based natural binders - characteristics, properties, uses

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination

Recommended literature
  • Barros D'Sa, Angelina. Adhesives and consolidants in painting conservation. London: Archetype, 2012. ISBN 978-1-904982-88-3.
  • Bayer, K. Syllabus of lectures.
  • Masschelein-Kleiner, L. Ancient Binding Media. Varnishes and Adhesives ICCROM, 1985.
  • Mills, J.S., White, R. The organic chemistry of museum objects. Oxford, 1996.
  • Zelinger, J. a kol. Chemie v práci konzervátora a restaurátora. Praha, 1987.


Study plans that include the course
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