knowledge of the history of restoration and the evolution of the methodological approach from the ancient world to recent developments, considering the entire international scene; knowledge of restoration theories and in particular of Cesare Brandi's thought; knowledge of the specific lexicon of conservation and restoration; ability to communicate information and ideas orally
teacher profile teaching materials
C. Brandi, Teoria del Restauro, Milano, Milano (qualsiasi edizione). Volume integrale.
A. Conti, Storia del restauro e della conservazione delle opere d'arte, Milano, 2002, pp. 154-328.
Programme
THE MAIN STEPS OF THE HISTORICAL PROCESS OF THE RESTORATION/CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION, FROM GREEK-ROMAN WORLD UNTIL THE SECOND HALF OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY. THE THEORIES OF THE RESTORATION OF THE NINETEENTH AND TWENTIETH CENTURY. THE THEORY OF THE RESTORATION OF CESARE BRANDI AND ITS CONSEQUENCES FOR RESTORATION/CONSERVATION OF WORKS OF ART (PAINTING, SCULPTURE AND ARCHITECTURE). CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER DISCIPLINES THAT CHARACTERIZE THE COURSE OF STUDY: ART HISTORY, HISTORY OF CRITICISM OF ART, MUSEOLOGY, HISTORY OF ARTISTIC TECHNIQUES.Core Documentation
L. Vlad, Conservazione e restauro delle antichità. Profilo storico, Roma, 2010. Volume integrale.C. Brandi, Teoria del Restauro, Milano, Milano (qualsiasi edizione). Volume integrale.
A. Conti, Storia del restauro e della conservazione delle opere d'arte, Milano, 2002, pp. 154-328.
Type of delivery of the course
The course will be held with ex-cathedra thematic lectures.Type of evaluation
The students will have to deepen a theme of the history of restoration and one of the fundamental aspects of C. Brandi's Theory of Restoration.