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Restoration of Bindings. Introduction to the Restoration of Bindings

Subject
Subject code NR.20.04
Subject name Restoration of Bindings. Introduction to the Restoration of Bindings
Credit points 3 ECTS
Grading method Distinctive
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2018 2267
Study year 2
Semester Spring semester
Subject type Mandatory
Specialization conservation/restoration
General description
Theoretical part
• Constructional elements and materials of a binding. The main damages of bindings.
• Contemporary binding, its specificity and problems. Contemporary binding materials.
• The principles of conservation/restoration of bindings. Working tools and materials.
• The principles of the preservation of bindings.
Practical part
• Simple techniques of repairing a binding (repairing a back or corners, repairing/reinforcing a text block).
• Techniques of repairing contemporary bindings.
• Making simple preservation covers for bindings.
Aim
The objective is to introduce the students the terminology, tools and materials related to the conservation/restoration of bindings. Simple binding repairing techniques and important preservation principles.
Study outcome
Upon completion of the course, students will:
• be familiar with the bindings' constructions, materials, their features and damages;
• be familiar with modern binding materials and specifics of binding technology.
• be familiar with the principles of conservation/restoration of bindings.
• be familiar with the simple techniques of repairing the bindings;
• be familiar with the problems related to repairing a modern binding;
• be familiar with the principles of preserving bindings.
Current rounds
Restoration of Bindings. Introduction to the Restoration of Bindings N-18-Rest N-19-Rest
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