SCIENTIFIC STRATEGIES FOR THE CONSERVATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE

The course aims to give a general overview of the intervention for the conservation of Cultural Heritage, considering the materials, the interaction with the indoor-outdoor environment 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 intervention will be analyzed, in consideration of the most current approaches, including compatibility and sustainability aspects. Scientific approaches are discussed within theoretical frameworks and within practical applications (cases of study), in particular connected to the preservation of coastal cities.

The course will provide a theoretical and practical basis on methodological aspects and good practices in the conservation of cultural heritage (architectural, artistic and archaeological), through an overall approach, associate with infield experiences. The course will provide specific tools to develop interdisciplinary research on Cultural Heritage conservation and to propose specific projects for the preservation of the goods in different 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 and with the environment.

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- Compatibility: significance, management of the conservation process, physical and chemical compatibility, examples (in short)
3- The preservation of the stone: Assessment of the conservation status, Identification of the causes of decay, Invasive e non-invasive techniques
4- Protection and consolidation of stone materials: meaning, criteria for the monitoring of the interventions, traditional and innovative consolidants (characteristics, evaluation of the performance)
5- Green conservation: positive and critical aspects of already available methodologies
6- Cases 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

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Circular economy, innovation, work" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development