SCIENTIFIC STRATEGIES FOR THE RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE

The course aims to introduce the topic related to the complexity in the conservation of Cultural Heritage systems, considering not only the materials, but also the interaction with the environment (indoor-outdoor), and the use of the goods. In the course, methods for the evaluation of the state of conservation of CH, and materials and methods for the conservation of the CH will be analyzed, in consideration of the most current approaches. Scientific approaches are discussed within theoretical frameworks and also within practical applications (cases of study), in particular relating to the city of Venice.

The course will provide theoretical and practical basis on methodological aspects and good practices in conservation of cultural heritage (architectural, artistic and archaeological), throw a general approach, associate with infield experiences. The course will provide specific tools to develop interdisciplinary research on Cultural Heritage conservation and propose specific projects for the preservation of the goods concerning the specific environmental conditions. The student will learn to critically evaluate the current methods of intervention, also considering aspects such as the sustainability of the intervention itself and the compatibility with the building

Analytical chemistry, Innovative materials for the conservation, Conservation science for the restoration of modern and contemporary art.

1- Scientific strategies: meaning, interactions between the conservation ambient and materials of the art and of the architecture
2- The preservation of the stone: Assessment of the conservation status, Identification of the causes of decay, Invasive e non-invasive techniques
3- Protection and consolidation of stone materials: meaning, criteria for the monitoring of the interventions, traditional and innovative consolidants (characteristics, evaluation of the performance)
4- Green conservation: positive and critical aspects of already available methodologies
5- Contemporary mural paintings: conservation issues (decay processes, possible solutions)
6- Compatibility: significance, management of the conservation process, physical and chemical compatibility, examples (in short)
7- case of study

Scientific papers provided by the teacher, lecture notes.
Some publications uploaded in Moodle:
Laura Falchi,Debora Slanzi , Eleonora Balliana , Guido Driussi , Elisabetta Zendri, Rising damp in historical buildings: A Venetian perspective, Building and Environment 131 (2018) 117–127
Cristina Sabbioni, Climate Change and its impact on Cultural Heritage, Cultural Heritage and Tourism Bruxelles, 2012
Rob P.J. van Hees, Silvia Naldini , Jose Delgado Rodrigues, Plasters and renders for salt laden substrates , Construction and Building Materials 23 (2009) 1714–1718
J. Delgado Rodrigues , A. Grossi, Indicators and ratings for the compatibility assessment of conservation actions , Journal of Cultural Heritage 8 (2007) 32-43
Zendri, Elisabetta; Falchi, Laura; Izzo, Francesca Caterina; Morabito, Zeno M.; Driussi, Guido, A review of common NDTs in the monitoring and preservation of historical architectural surfaces in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE, vol. on line version, pp. 987-1004 (ISSN 1558-3066)
Srinivas, Hari, "Heritage and Conservation Strategies: Understanding the Justifications and Implications". GDRC Reseaarch Output E-100. Kobe, Japan: Global Development Research Center. Retrieved from https://www.gdrc.org/heritage/heritage-strategies.html on Tuesday, 4 September 2018
Ioannis Poulios, Discussing strategy in heritage conservation: Living heritage approach as an example of strategic innovation, 2014, Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development, 4
G. Zacharopoulou, The renascence of lime based mortar technology. An appraisal of bibliographic study, PACT 55 (1998) 89-114

Assignments and grading:
• 20% class and participation;
• 20% In-class presentation (powerpoint or oral presentation, further instructions will be discussed in class);
• 60% Final examination (oral interview).
The students that can not be present at all the lesson may have to prepare additional material for the final examination.

- taught lesson lectures;
- group discussions;
- student presentations.

English

oral