Course: Restoration technology of architecture and sculpture work surfaces I

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Course title Restoration technology of architecture and sculpture work surfaces I
Course code KCHTFR/PAS1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Bayer Karol, Ing.
Course content
Specialised lectures and exercises will be focused on above mentioned problems considering materials used, their corrosion, scientific research and conservation technology or restoration, resp. One part of lectures and exercises is focused on problems related to corrosion and conservation of further selected materials covered by this particular part of restoration problems. Study courses: Fundamentals of restoration technology related to architecture surface and polychrome stucco. Scopes: materials and their essential characteristics, corrosion causes and mechanisms, principles of conservation and restoration techniques, model examples from practice. Fundamentals of wood technology for restorers. Scopes: wood structure and characteristics, sorts of woods utilised within the territory, causes and mechanisms of wood deterioration, methods of conservation and preventive care.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
Learning outcomes
The subject is focused on improving students´ knowledge considering restoration technology of polychrome stucco, architecture surface and conservation problems of related materials.
Students are able to apply efficiently materials and technological procedures at restoration of undercoat as well as polychrome layers of creative art and architecture pieces.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination

Exam: oral
Recommended literature
  • Amoroso, G. G., Fassina, V. Stone decay and conservation. Elsevier, 1983.
  • Heidingsfeld V. a kol. Nátěry fasád.. Grada Publishing, 2002. ISBN ´.
  • Kotlík, P. Stavební materiály historických objektů.. Praha, 1999.
  • Maschelein-Kleiner. Ancient binding Media, Varnishis and Adhesives. ICCROM, 1995.
  • Rovnaníková, P. Omítky. Praha, 2002.
  • Torraca, G., Weber, J. Poröse Baustofe. Wien, 1986.
  • Zelinger J.-Heidingsfeld V.-Kotlík P.-Šimůnková E. Chemie v práci restaurátora a konzervátora. Academia, 1982.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Restoration Study plan (Version): Restoration and conservation of wall painting, sculpture works and architectural surfaces (2011) Category: Art and applied art 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter