Course: Technology of Restoration and Conservation of Artworks on Paper Ground and Related Materials I

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Course title Technology of Restoration and Conservation of Artworks on Paper Ground and Related Materials I
Course code KCHTFR/TCR1U
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
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.
  • Hurtová Alena, Ing.
  • Dytrychová Eva, Ing.
Course content
1. Technology and the production of the paper in the past -historical writing of the substance -the paper-making in China and Japan -handmade paper in Europe and development of the machine-made production and new technologies in the production of paper. 2. chemical and morphological paper -cellulose Hemi cellulose chemistry and lignin 3. the Degradation mechanisms of paper -degradation mechanisms chemical (acid and alkaline hydrolysis, oxidation, photo-degradation, and networking), -the physical, mechanical and biological degradation (bacteria, fungi, insects and rodents) 4. Disinfection, cleaning and deacidification of paper -physical and chemical methods of disinfection -mechanical cleaning, aqueous system aqueous and non-aqueous-whitening systems, the mass deacidification and individual methods of deacidification 5. Sizing, bonding and hardening paper pads -topping cracks, Proteins and the basics of skin

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Laboratory work
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the composition of the paper, its degradation and basic methods of conservation and restoration.
Students will learn of chemical substance and degradation mechanism of paper which could help them to understand restoration methods and orientation in technical bibliography. In addition students will be familiar with preventive care.
Prerequisites
Students should be able to orientate themselves in basics of organic and inorganic chemistry.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination

Assignment: written test.
Recommended literature
  • Bacílková B. Biologická degradace materiálu. Společná zpráva Výzkumné chemické laboratoře SÚA v Praze a Ústavu chemické technologie restaurování památek VŠCHT v Praze. Praha, 1993.
  • Blahník R, Zánová V. Mikrobiální koroze. 1963.
  • Ďurovič, M. a kol. Restaurování a konzervování archiválií a knih. Praha, Paseka, 2002.
  • Feller, R. L., Lee, S. B. and Bogaard, J. Contributions to Conservation Science - A Collection of Robert Feller´s Published Studies on Artist´s Paints, Paper and Varnishes..
  • Kopecká, I. a kol. Preventivní péče o historické objekty a sbírky v nich uložené. Praha, 2002.
  • Kopecká, I., Nejedlý, V. Průzkum historických materiálů. Grada, Praha, 2005.
  • Kozmál F. Výroba papiera v teorii a praxi I. Praha, 1958.
  • Kubička, R., Zelinger, J. Výkladový slovník malířství, grafika, restaurování. Praha, 2004.
  • Mareček, Aleš. Chemie pro čtyřletá gymnázia.. Olomouc: Nakladatelství Olomouc, 2000. ISBN 80-7182-057-1.
  • Zelinger, J. a kol. Chemie v práci konzervátora a restaurátora. Academia, 1982.
  • Zuman F. Papír : historie řemesla a výrobní techniky. Praha, 1983.


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 Art on Paper and Related Materials (2013) Category: Art and applied art 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter