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Laboratory Studies

Subject
Subject code MR.01.02
Subject name Laboratory Studies
Credit points 2 ECTS
Grading method Nondistinctive
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2019 2266
Study year 4
Semester Fall semester
Subject type Mandatory
Specialization conservation/restoration
General description
Contemporary scientific methods in the research of wall paintings. Macro- and microscopic observations and analyses. The results are used to describe objects.
Aim
The objective is to provide basic knowledge for conducting pre-conservation scientific research using modern tools.
Form description
- Introduction
- Scientific methods in conservation of wall paintings
- introducing the principal methods
- collecting the test material
- making cross-sections and analysing them
- use of stereomicroscope in the research on wall finishes
Study outcome
Upon completion of the course, students have acquired theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the main research methods needed to preserve wall paintings and describe their condition.
Students will:
-be able to collect the basic material neccessary for research,
-reinforce the skills needed to make cross-sections and analyse them,
-be able to use a stereomicroscope for materials research,
-be able to use the collected data to describe the object
Current rounds
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