Course content

Introduction to Specializations II - METAL AND ARCHEOLOGIC HERITAGE

Code:

200961

Abbreviation:

UAR1MA

Higher education institution:

Arts Academy

ECTS credits:

2.0

Load:

15(L)

Issuing teachers:

Associate Professor Miona Miliša, PhD

Course contractors:

Associate Professor Miona Miliša, PhD (L)

Course description:

Introduction of basic terms used in the definition of the term "archaeological heritage". Informing with the scope of work of the conservator-restorer of archaeological heritage and the range of materials he deals with. Introduction of the different conditions in which objects of archaeological heritage resided. (land and underwater sites). Distinguishing the causes of deterioration of archaeological heritage items. Getting to know the characteristics of inorganic and organic materials from which objects of archaeological heritage are made. Overview of the development of conservation-restoration of archaeological heritage in the world and in Croatia. Overview of the most important localities in Croatia and the world.

Mandatory literature:

Bahn, P. G. (2006): Arheologija: Tragovima velikih civilizacija,

B. M. Fielden (1981): Uvod u konzerviranje kulturnog nasljeđa

Perović, Š. (2008): Antičko staklo: restauracija

Learning outcomes:

1. Describe the current state of cultural property.

2. Comprehend the most important processes of deterioration of individual cultural assets.

3. Master key conservation-restoration texts.

4. Master the basic concepts of conservation theory.

Enrollment prerequisites:

Introduction to Specializations I - METAL AND ARCHEOLOGIC HERITAGE (concluded)

Course in study programme:

Code	Name of study	Level of study	Semester	Required/Elective
17	Conservation-Restoration	integrated undergraduate and graduate	2	required

* the course is not taught in that semester

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