Restoration and Conservation of Material Culture: Metals and Alloys

Description

Through knowledge and understanding, students will be able to: • Identify the development of the metal artefact industry through historical periods • Recognize the physical and chemical properties of metal artefacts • Recognize the tools used in techniques metal artefacts • Choose methods of examination and documentation of the metal artefacts • Specify deterioration factors of archaeological metal artefacts • Appreciate different methods of the restoration and conservation of metal artefacts • Recognise the scientific methods of the museums display of metal artefacts. • Identify the methods of archaeological storage of metal artefacts • Explain the most important terms in the field of specialization Through intellectual skills, students will be able to: • Comprehend the morphological structure of metal artefacts • Discern metal defects and their classification • Discern between the types of tools used in the technique of metal artefacts • Compare between technical specifications of metal artefacts • Comprehend the aspects of metal artefacts deterioration related to the environment • Identify the materials used for the restoration of metal artefacts • Discern the different methods of storage and conservation of metal artefacts • Use library sources effectively Through professional and practical skills, students will be able to: • Apply the scientific methods in identifying the types of metal artefacts • Create models of metal artefacts related to the different historical periods • Record the technical characteristics of the metal artefacts • Use different tools for the technical methods of analysis of metal artefacts • Implement the modern scientific methods in the restoration and conservation of various metal artefacts • Write well-researched papers on restoration and conservation one of metal artefacts • Give a 10-minute presentation on a topic of a restoration and conservation of metal artefacts • Observe and write down notes to new techniques of conservation of metal artefacts 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 an introduction to metal technology through the different historical periods through studying the chemical and physical properties of metals. The course provides a solid foundation of the methods of metalworking techniques (casting, forging, folding, sawing and cutting), methods of joining techniques (soldering, welding, mechanical joining and gluing/cementin), methods of some supplementary techniques (repousse, chasing, raising (metalwork), metal spinning and annealing of metallurgy), and methods of surface decoration techniques (enamelling, niello, engraving, etching and granulation). In addition to the previous techniques, the course also focuses on the methods of examination and documentation used to identify the condition of the archaeological metal or alloy before conducting restoration and conservation, through focusing on identifying the various deterioration factors that cause deterioration and damage of the metal artefacts. Students will get ample training on the various restoration and conservation methods used in the restoration and conservation of the metal, from the various stages of cleaning to the museum display or archaeological storage.