Pallas University of Applied Sciences
Pallas University of Applied Sciences
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Curriculum subjectRestoration of Paper. Introduction to the Restoration of Paper
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| Subject code |
NE.31.01 |
| Subject name |
Restoration of Paper. Introduction to the Restoration of Paper |
| Credit points |
2 ECTS |
| Grading method |
Nondistinctive |
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| Curriculum subject |
| Curriculum |
2013 2267 |
| Study year |
2 |
| Semester |
Fall semester |
| Subject type |
Mandatory |
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| General description |
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Theoretical subjects
• Constructional elements of binding, important binding materials, main damages of bindings.
• Contemporary binding, its specificity and problems. Contemporary binding materials.
• The specifics of conserving leather bindings.
• The principles of conserving/restoring bindings, tools and materials.
• Preservation of bindings (environment, instruments and materials for preservation).
Practical works
• Simple techniques of repairing a binding (repairing a back or cover corners, repairing/reinforcing a textblock).
• Techniques of repairing contemporary bindings (for example, adhesive binding).
• Conservation of half leather and leather bindings. |
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| Aim |
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| The objective is to provide basic the theoretical and practical knowledge about the conservation/restoration of bindings. |
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| Study outcome |
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Upon completion of the course, students will:
• be familiar with the most important constructional specifics, binding materials, their features and damages;
• be familiar with the terminology related to the restoration of bindings;
• be familiar with the principles of conservation/restoration, the related materials and work instruments;
• be familiar with the simple techniques of repairing the bindings;
• have the knowledge about the principles of preserving bindings. |
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| Current rounds |
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| None |
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