Analysis, Techniques and Conservation of Mudbrick

Description

Through knowledge and understanding, students will be able to: • Identify the development of the mudbricks, through the different historical periods • Recognize the technology of mudbricks • Choose methods of examination and documentation of the mudbrick • Specified deterioration factors of mudbrick • Recognize different methods in the restoration and conservation of mudbrick • Observe the scientific methods to preserve mudbrick in archaeological sites • Identify the methods of archaeological storage of mudbrick, at museums or archaeological sites • Explain most of the important terms in the field of specialization Through intellectual skills, students will be able to: • Comprehend the structure of mudbrick • Discern mudbrick defects and the classification of technique • Discern between the types of tools used in manufacture of mudbrick • Compare between the technical specifications of mudbrick used in restoration • Comprehend the aspects of mudbrick deterioration due to the environmental factors • Identify the materials used for the restoration of mudbrick • Discern the different methods of storage and conservation of mudbrick • Use library sources effectively Through professional and practical skills, students will be able to: • Apply scientific methods in identifying the types of mudbrick • Create models of mudbricks from the different historical periods • Record the technical characteristics of mud brick. • Use tools on every style of technical methods for technology of mud brick • Implement the modern scientific methods in the restoration and conservation of various mudbrick types • Write well-researched papers on restoration and conservation of mudbrick. • Give a 10-minute presentation on a topic of a restoration and conservation of mudbrick • Observe and write down observations to new technique conservation of mud brick Through general and transferable skills, students will be able to: • Provide accurate information on the subject matter • Work with colleagues on a presentation and understand team work dynamics • Critique opinions and scientific ideas and link them through scientific reasoning • Provide accurate information on the subject matter • Use computer and modern technological means in communication, access, and search for information • Plan, organize and manage time • Work with colleagues on a presentation and understand team work dynamics • Create, innovate to find alternative solutions to solve problems

Program

Material Culture Conservation

Objectives

• This course introduces students to the history of mud brick techniques, tools, equipment, and materials. It provides a solid foundation on the history, types and construction procedure as well as soil and mineral analysis of the mudbricks. The course will focus on different methods of examination that is also linked to the archaeobotanic inspection of the mudbricks to identify the condition of their state. This type of analysis will be carried out in the light of figuring out the deterioration factors and extent of the damage and to put forward a proper conservation plan. The course provides the students with the various restoration and conservation methods used in the treatment of the mud brick, from the various stages of cleaning to the museum display or archaeological sites or storage.