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Special issue: Announcements 2009
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html version
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Dear friends,
During the last month e-conservation has been working on upgrading the website and we are pleased to announce that the html version of the magazine is finally online. We have implemented some new features such as the article image gallery, the directory of authors and we have updated the download section for individual articles as well.
Please check the new features and send us your feedback by email or in our forum and don't forget that our next issue will be published very soon, in February.
We wish you all a very successful, happy 2009!
e-conservationline team
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H O R N E M A N N I N S T I T U T E
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| Internet-based training modules for conservators |
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Conservation Theories and Methods
from the mid-20th century to the Present
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by Prof. Dr. Ursula Schädler-Saub
19 January to 12 April 2009
The course focuses on the history of restoration as explained through the different restoration theories and their practical application in Italy and elsewhere since the late 1940s. The course also deals with color theory in order to better understand the practical application of retouch methods that will be introduced in great detail. Commentaries regarding the most important international charters on conservation and restoration will help in questioning the present view of restoration and to do justice to these texts in daily practice.
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The Examination of Transparent Coatings on Furniture
and Wooden Objects
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by Prof. Dr. Maierbacher-Legl, Julia Schultz M.A., Merle Strätling M.A.
26 January to 19 April 2009
This course emphasizes a practical approach to coatings examination, from overall inspection techniques to spot analysis: it covers observation with visible and ultraviolet light, solubility tests, examination of cross-sections, microchemical tests as well as histochemical staining methods. Useful tips are provided for the use of specific equipment and facilities. Health and safety issues are also addressed.
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| Globe Conservation |
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by Dr. Patricia Engel and Michael Höjlund Rasmussen
26 January to 22 March 2009
This course gives an important contribution to the field of globe conservation, because isolated articles in various journals have so far been the only competent publications. It gives a description of the cultural and historical background of the topic. There are shown typical damages on the globes with a case-by-case explanation and it further deals with specific suggestions for conservators concerning concrete practical and preventive conservation.
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| Microbic Infestation of Objects of Art and Cultural Heritage |
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by Prof. Dr. Karin Petersen and Barbara Hentschel M.A.
28 September to 22 November 2009
The focal point of this course is presenting different methods of detecting and analyzing microorganisms encountered in objects of cultural heritage. The user is introduced to simple analyzing techniques as well as modern and specific approaches. The different ways of removing samples and of nondestructive testing are described explaining which results obtained using these techniques are of significance for the conservator.
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| Please visit Hornemann Institute Website for more information |
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