Restoration and Conservation of Archaeological Pottery and Glass

Description

Through knowledge and understanding, students will be able to: • Identify the development of the archaeological pottery and glass industry through the different historical periods • Recognize the physical and chemical properties of pottery and glass • Recognizes the tools used in manufacture archaeological pottery and glass • Choose methods of examination and analysis of the archaeological pottery and glass • Specify the deterioration factors of archaeological pottery and glass • Appreciate different methods in the restoration and conservation of archaeological pottery and glass • Recognise the scientific methods of the museums display of archaeological pottery and glass • Identify the methods of archaeological storage of archaeological pottery and glass • Explain the most important terms in the field of specialization Through intellectual skills, students will be able to: • Comprehend the morphological structure of archaeological pottery and glass • Discern archaeological pottery and glass defects and their classification • Compare between the types of tools used in the pottery and glass technology • Contrast between technical specifications of archaeological pottery and glass used in restoration • Observe the aspects of archaeological pottery and glass deterioration to the environment • Comprehend the materials used for the restoration of archaeological pottery and glass • Discern the different methods of storage and conservation of archaeological pottery and glass • Use library sources effectively Through professional and practical skills, students will be able to: • Apply scientific methods in identifying the types of archaeological pottery and glass • Create models of archaeological pottery and glass of different historical periods • Record the technical characteristics of the artefacts of archaeological pottery and glass • Use tools related to the different styles of technical methods for technology of archaeological pottery and glass • Implement modern scientific methods in the restoration and conservation of various archaeological pottery and glass • Write well-researched papers on restoration and conservation of one archaeological pottery and glass • Give a 10-minute presentation on a topic of a restoration and conservation of archaeological pottery and glass • Observe and write down observations to new technique of conservation of archaeological pottery and glass 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 provides students with solid instruction on the history of conservation archaeological pottery and glass, the different techniques, tools, equipment, and materials. This course is focused mainly on conservation and restoration of ancient pottery and gives a basic introduction to the restoration and conservation of glass and glazed objects. The course provides ample practical training for the students using different replicas. The course will also discuss thoroughly the different methods of objects exhibition in museums and storage. In addition, how large amounts of pottery and potsherds can be accessible for scholars.