DIAGNOSTICS AND MATERIALS FOR THE RESTORATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE

The main objectives of the course are to provide the basis for understanding the characteristics of materials commonly used in cultural heritage and to contribute to the knowledge of the main degradation processes and materials used for restoration. The course also aims to provide the knowledge to allow the recognition of materials and to identify the most appropriate analytical techniques for their study.

In particular, the course will allow students to acquire:

1) Knowledge and understanding of pigments and natural and artificial stone material support of works of art, the main degradation phenomena and materials for restoration

2) Ability to apply knowledge and understanding of the main analytical methods of stone materials

3) Autonomy of judgment through the analysis of case studies

4) Communication skills and Learning ability through dialogue with teachers and taking the exam

• Minerals and rocks used in cultural heritage

• How to recognize materials and classification notes

• Precious rocks from the Mediterranean area

• What is degradation

• Main types of degradation and their causes

• Some types of materials for restoration

• Analysis methods (macroscopic and microscopic observations, determination of composition)

Pietre e marmi antichi. A cura di Lazzarini casa editrice CEDAM

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