Restoration and Conservation of Stones

Description

Through knowledge and understanding, students will be able to: • Identify the development of the stones industry through the historical periods • Recognize the physical and chemical properties of stones • Recognize the tools used in techniques stones • Choose methods of examination and documentation of the stones • Specify the deterioration factors of archaeological stones • Appreciate different methods of restoration and conservation of stones • Recognise the scientific methods of the museum's display of stones • Identify the methods of archaeological storage of stones. • Explain the most important terms in the field of specialization Through intellectual skills, students will be able to: • Comprehend the morphological structure of stones • Discern stones defects and their classification • Discern between the types of tools used in the technique of stones • Compare between the technical specifications of stones • Observe the aspects of stones deterioration to the environment • Identify the materials used for the restoration of stones. • Discern the different methods of storage and conservation of stones • Use library sources effectively Through professional and practical skills, students will be able to: • Apply the scientific methods in identifying the types of stones • Create models of stones artefacts of different historical periods • Record the technical characteristics of the stones artefacts • Use tools on every style of technical methods for technology of stones • Implement modern scientific methods in the restoration and conservation of various stones • Write a well-researched study on restoration and conservation of stones • Give a 10-minute presentation on a topic of restoration and conservation of stones • Observe and write down notes on new technique of conservation of stones 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 stones technology through the different historical periods. Stone is the most common used material across history and so this stone will focus on the conservation of objects, buildings, and architectural features. The course will analyse the different deterioration factors such as climate change, pollution, chemical and biological contamination. The syllabus will focus the inappropriate past treatments and how these can be treated in buildings and objects. The course will focus on practicing conservation through understanding the procedure of decay through several analytical examinations. Students will focus on pollution’s effect on the future sustainability of stone monuments, artefacts, and buildings. The course provides the students with the various restoration and conservation methods used in the restoration and conservation of the stones, from the various stages of cleaning to the museum display or archaeological storage.