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Subject 'Restoration of Paper. Restoration of Prints'

Name in Estonian: Paberi restaureerimine.Trükiste restaureerimine

Year:   2018/2019    2019/2020    2020/2021    2021/2022    2022/2023    

State codeNR.21.01
Study languageEstonian
ChairDepartment of Leather Design
Credit points 5 ECTS
Grading method Distinctive

General description

Theoretical part
• Most important types of paper and their qualities.
• Main paper damages and their causing factors.
• The principles of conservation/restoration of prints.
• Preservation requirements for prints.
Practical parts
• Assessing the condition of a print.
• Selecting and suitable restoration/conservation method.
• Selecting necessary tools and materials and preparing the work station according to the methodology.
• Carrying out practical restoration/conservation works.
• Preparing guidelines for documentation and preservation.

Study outcome

Upon completion of the course, students will:
• be familiar with different paper materials and their qualities;
• be able to identify different paper damages;
• select a suitable restoration method based on the character of the object, paper and damages;
• perform practical conservation/restoration works based on the chosen method;
• create a documentation for the works done.

Is taught in following curricula

2019: 2267  
2018: 2267  
2017: 2267  
2016: 2267  
2015: 2267  
2014: 2267  
2013: 2267  
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