Restoration of Art Objects in Architectural Heritage

Updated course

Level of qualification: Bachelor, Master

ECTS credits: 4

Responsible partners: 
Tabriz Islamic Art University (TIAU), Iran
National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia (NUACA), Armenia

Course overview / general description: Preservation and restoration of ceramic decor and decoration made of precious stone and wood, art metal, monumental paintings in the interior and exterior of historical buildings: methodology, technology, work stages. Features of conservation of monumental paintings and arts and crafts in different climatic conditions; main factors affecting preservation. Fight (counteraction) against destruction under the influence of anthropogenic and technogenic pollution, and environment and climate change. The use of innovative technologies for the conservation of art objects in Architectural Heritage (laser cleaning and strengthening, vacuum installations, drainage and desalination in the field of direct electric current, etc.).