The aim of this course is to provide the basic knowledge on biodeteriogens and on the biodeterioration processes of cultural heritage as well as the methods of controlling biological growth on artworks.

This course aims to provide knowledge on elements of structural chemistry and thermodynamics which are useful for understanding the chemical and physical phenomena of polymeric materials. These bases can be used to improve the choice of materials and interventions to be made in the conservation of cultural heritage.

Scientific and technical-commercial criteria for the classification of natural stone materials used in Cultural Heritage. Analysis of most common rock-types, focusing on historical stone materials from local country. Petrographic techniques relevant to Cultural Heritage, with examples of current analytical methods; representation of analytical results. Basic elements for the petrographic description of mortars. Types, mechanisms and causes of deterioration of historic and contemporary natural stone materials. Italian and European standards and recommendations concerning the use and conservation of natural stone materials. Petro-archeometric and conservation case studies.

This course is for all beginners who have had no previous exposure to Italian. It is to achieve level A1- of the Common European framework of Reference. Students may expect to practice Italian at a basic level. They learn to understand and use oral and written basic practical expressions for day-to-day simple interactions, and provide personal contact information, express preferences, and ask for information about immediate simple needs. Students feel comfortable in a conversational context where the other speaker speaks slowly and is prepared to cooperate.

The following items will be developed and investigated through the analyses of some cases selected on the basis of the main types of artistic artifacts. - Diversity of biodeteriogens and biodeterioration processes. - Environmental factors affecting biological contamination. - Biodegradation and biodeterioration. - Biodeterioration agent’s diversity; technical analysis (microbiological, botanical entomological analysis).

This course provides information on the essential basis of Christian and medieval archeology, either from a historical point of view of this discipline or from a methodological point of view, presenting the development of research themes, results and methodological problems, including the reading of some archaeological contexts.

PART I: elements of physics Atomic physics, physical properties of materials, electromagnetic spectrum (infrared, ultraviolet and x-rays), particles as probe in diagnostic, radiation-matter interaction. Raman effect, radioactive decay PART II: diagnostic techniques Optical spectroscopy (Raman, Ir and UV), thermography, electron microscopy and microanalysis, X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF), traditional radiography and tomography (TAC), X-ray diffraction, ion beam techniques (outlines), colorimetry, dating methods based on radioactivity. PART III: Laboratory experiments. Portable XRF (demonstrative); Electron microscopy and microanalysis (demonstrative); IR spectroscopy (demonstrative); Measure of gas emission spectra using a spectrophotometer; Subtractive and additive color; colorimeter (demonstrative); Digital Radiography.

The first part of the course will focus on the following topics: • Definition, methods and areas of museology; • History, identity and aims of the museum from the studio and the Wunderkammer to the XIXth models and the different kinds of the contemporary museum; In aim of pointing out the relation between museums and the restoration culture, the second part will describe some paradigmatic cases of this interaction within the local context during the XIXth and the XXth Centuries.

Study, analysis and actualization of the works of C. Brandi, Theory of restoration, Rome 1963: definition of "restoration", the subject-matter of the artwork, the potential unit, time, historical value and aesthetic value, preventive restoration, falsification. Comparison with the theory of restoration of G. Urbani. . History of restoration from the origins to the 18th century: remake, repaint, integration, transfer of frescoes to canvas, revolutionary vandalism, requisitions and refunds.

The objective of the course is to provide students with an understanding of the chronological sequence of events that form the history of art. They will employ the methodological tools of the discipline to learn how to place, compare, and comprehend the relationships between these events through an examination of their stylistic characteristics and socio-historical context.

Turn out professional-looking graphics for web or print with Adobe Illustrator software. Through practical exercises, become fluent in the premier program for line art, logos, vector graphics and quick page layout as well as tricks and time efficient techniques to keep work clean and professional.

This course is a part of the applied lessons and practical work in conservation and restoration. The main objective of the course is the theoretical and practical knowledge of the activities aimed at knowledge of the types of goods and materials, through the identification and study of the different types of artefacts and related conservation issues. The course aims to provide, on the one hand, a basic understanding of the historical and scientific foundations of the encoded methods of graphic representation that allows you to read, in the works of figurative art, the geometric structure, the other the theoretical and practical tools for analyze and represent through a conventional language artifacts of a different nature. The representation techniques used will range from the traditional ones of freehand drawing and technical drawing to digital supported by specific software, with particular reference to the documentation of the restoration sites. The course aims to direct the student to the use of techniques and methods for the detection and graphical representation for the purposes of their analytical and synthetic problems of the graphic documentation for the restoration of cultural heritage.

This course presents a general introduction to chemistry. It highlights the structure of the atom (various models and properties of the elements in the periodic table), various chemical bonds (Lewis structure, VSEPR rules), thermochemistry (thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium), kinetic chemistry (reactions rate orders, Arrhenius law), solutions chemistry (acids and bases and various acid base equilibrium), complexation, liquid solid equilibrium and solubility product, redox titration and electrochemical cells.

The course has two parts: plant histology and biology. Histology is the study of meristems, parenchyma and plant tissues, their origins, their characteristics, and role. Plant biology looks at the lower and higher plants, their characteristics and their classifications.

Design and develop 2D and 3D architectural drawings using standard CAD software and in accordance with industry standards, used widely in industry.

Virtual reality in architecture is a focus for architecture students who wish to improve modelling in the 3rd dimension, in order to increase possibilities and variation in their designs, ranging from orthogonal shapes to complex organic forms and rendering in high quality engines.

Legislation, standards and professions.

This course is an exploration of the history of the Christian iconography, allowing the student to look over the foundations of sacred Christian art, its purpose and its historical chronology, by understanding the genesis of the Christian icon and its different transformations and evolution. It includes a brief introduction to the Christian aesthetics and iconography, and in-depth studies of the chronology of the Christian Iconography, and learning the different iconographical schools and movements, especially the Byzantine and Syro-Maronite iconography, in addition to the an overview of the iconography of the Oriental churches.

General introduction and awareness of the influence of architectural trends throughout history on the various construction systems of places of worship (churches and monasteries). Analytical and critical study of Christian religious buildings in Lebanon and the Middle East.

Students will acquire advanced skills in black & white, and color photography, both by manipulation of film exposure and processing or through digital tools. The students will apply zone system know-how to control contrast.

Stone Matirials - Knowledge of materials and methodologies used in the execution techniques, through the reading of technical sources, of Documents, Case Studies and visits to museums and monuments. The student will be able to recognize the o notice and to recognize the different types and causes of decay, to summarize data in graphics, to recognize the execution technique, to recognize previous restoration interventions, to document the restoration intervention and to prepare a final report. The student will work with professionals of different disciplines.

STONE MATERIALS: the student will acquire theoretical and practical skills for a correct methodological approach to the restoration intervention of stone artefacts, through: a) Knowledge of execution techniques, constituent materials, causes of decay, previous restoration interventions on stone artefacts. b) recognize the conservation state c) Knowledge of the main intervention methodologies for artefacts of different historical and artistic periods. Knowledge of documentation techniques.

STONE MATERIALS: the student will acquire theoretical and practical skills for a correct methodological approach to the restoration intervention of stone artefacts, through: a) Knowledge of execution techniques, constituent materials, causes of decay, previous restoration interventions on stone artefacts. b) recognize the conservation state c) Knowledge of the main intervention methodologies for artefacts of different historical and artistic periods. Knowledge of documentation techniques.

This course is a part of the applied lessons and practical work in conservation and restoration The main objective of the course is the theoretical and practical knowledge of the activities aimed at knowledge of the types of goods and materials, through the identification and study of the different types of artefacts and related conservation issues.

This course is a part of the applied lessons and practical work in conservation and restoration The main objective of the course is the theoretical and practical knowledge of the activities aimed at knowledge of the types of goods and materials, through the identification and study of the different types of artefacts and related conservation issues.

Stone Matirials- Knowledge of materials and methodologies used in the execution techniques, through the reading of technical sources, of Documents, Case Studies and visits to museums and monuments. The student will be able to recognize the o notice and to recognize the different types and causes of decay, to summarize data in graphics, to recognize the execution technique, to recognize previous restoration interventions, to document the restoration intervention and to prepare a final report. The student will work with professionals of different disciplines.

The course will examine the main aesthetic and cultural aspects of photography and film, with particular attention to the emergence of new media.

It is to achieve level A1 +/ A2- of the common European framework of reference. Students continue to build on previously acquired competences in A1. They can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. They can introduce themselves and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where they live, people they know and things they have. They can also interact in a simple way, converse with other people, talk slowly and clearly, and are prepared to help.

The Saints and their Iconography: through their lives in the various traditions of the Church.

This course is a part of the applied lessons and practical work in conservation and restoration The main objective of the course is the theoretical and practical knowledge of the activities aimed at knowledge of the types of goods and materials, through the identification and study of the different types of artefacts and related conservation issues.

This course is a part of the applied lessons and practical work in conservation and restoration The main objective of the course is the theoretical and practical knowledge of the activities aimed at knowledge of the types of goods and materials, through the identification and study of the different types of artefacts and related conservation issues.

STONE MATERIALS: the student will acquire theoretical and practical skills for a correct methodological approach to the restoration intervention of stone artefacts, through: a) Knowledge of execution techniques, constituent materials, causes of decay, previous restoration interventions on stone artefacts. b) recognize the conservation state c) Knowledge of the main intervention methodologies for artefacts of different historical and artistic periods. Knowledge of documentation techniques.

Stone Matirials - Knowledge of materials and methodologies used in the execution techniques, through the reading of technical sources, of Documents, Case Studies and visits to museums and monuments. The student will be able to recognize the o notice and to recognize the different types and causes of decay, to summarize data in graphics, to recognize the execution technique, to recognize previous restoration interventions, to document the restoration intervention and to prepare a final report. The student will work with professionals of different disciplines.

The main objective of the course is the theoretical and practical knowledge of the activities aimed at knowledge of the types of goods and materials, through the identification and study of the different types of artefacts and related conservation issues.

This course is a part of the applied lessons and practical work in conservation and restoration. The main objective of the course is the theoretical and practical knowledge of the activities aimed at knowledge of the types of goods and materials, through the identification and study of the different types of artefacts and related conservation issues.

This course is a part of the applied lessons and practical work in conservation and restoration The main objective of the course is the theoretical and practical knowledge of the activities aimed at knowledge of the types of goods and materials, through the identification and study of the different types of artefacts and related conservation issues.

This course is a part of the applied lessons and practical work in conservation and restoration The main objective of the course is the theoretical and practical knowledge of the activities aimed at knowledge of the types of goods and materials, through the identification and study of the different types of artefacts and related conservation issues.

PAINTINGS ON CANVAS - Deep knowledge of paintings on textile support, the layers and the technological porperties of different component materials. Analysis of the evolution of paintings on canvas, through the knowledge of the different execution techniques of textile supports, of the preparations and of the picture techniques. Knowledge of the mail decay causaes of artfacts. To acquire the technical abilities to face the different methodologies for the restoration intervention. The student will be able to work with professionals of other disciplines.

PANEL PAINTINGS: Deep knowledge of paintings made on wooden support, their constitutive layers and the technological ownerships of the different component materials. Evolution of Panel Paintings through the knowledge of the different construction techniques of the wooden supports, of preparations and of the pictorial techniques. Knowledge of the main decay causes of artefacts. Technical Abilities to face the different methodologies of conservation and restoration. The student will learn to tackle with professionals of different disciplines.

WOODEN SCULPTED ARTEFACTS - Deep knowledge of execution techniques of polychrome wooden sculptures and of their constituent materials properties, in order to understand their decay problems. The practical activity will allow student to face the Restoration methodology and different Restoration problems. To promote a specific in-depth study on wooden polychrome artefacts compared to medieval works and to stimulate a reflection on the comparison between the practice of intervention on archaeological artefacts and polychrome wooden sculpture. To incentive design and criticism skills from real case studies. To develop specific manual skills in relation with 3D artefact. To self-draft a condition report.

WOODEN FURNITURE AND STRUCTURES - Fundamental knowledge of wood as constituent materials of furniture and artefacts of historical and artistic interest. The student will learn how to make a visual and tactile analysis of artifacts ando of their component materials. Knowledge of tools and first approaches to execution techniques of wooden artefacts through practical activities. Knowledge of causes of decay of wooden artifacts.

This course is a part of the applied lessons and practical work in conservation and restoration The main objective of the course is the theoretical and practical knowledge of the activities aimed at knowledge of the types of goods and materials, through the identification and study of the different types of artefacts and related conservation issues.

This course is a part of the applied lessons and practical work in conservation and restoration The main objective of the course is the theoretical and practical knowledge of the activities aimed at knowledge of the types of goods and materials, through the identification and study of the different types of artefacts and related conservation issues.

The student will be able to: know the different types of paper artefacts and their properties (flexibility, tensile strenghth, opacity/sheen, thickness, weight, porosity, roughness, surface tension, capillarity) - identify the artistic technique and its characteristic marks (print run, signature, inscriptions…) - identify the decay phenomenology (endogenous and exogenous) - document the conservation status - propose possible conserving actions, with an accurate record of the different phases of the restoration project - run preliminary tests - prepare water-based adhesives used for the restoration of paper - implement restoration treatments such as: dry cleaning, washing treatments, deacidification, mending, flattening, aesthetic treatment and mounting. The activities will focus on restoration and conservation of Archive Materials (specimen implementation, archive and documents binding).

PAPER ARTEFACTS - WET TECHNIQUES DRAWINGS Students will acquire knowledge on restoration of wet drawings techniques and autonomy in identification of phenomena of deterioration. Students will achieve skills in different restoration methodologies and they will know laboratory equipment and materials that they can use. Therefore, under the guide of the professor, they will have the opportunity to confront different materials and face multiple operations. In this way, they will be progressively able to manage independently and correctly conservation and restoration interventions and relative documentation (restoration project, condition report, restoration report, deteriorations and techniques mapping). During the summer apprenticeship, students will operate on printed books (restoration and conservation of ancient and/or modern printed books with disassembling).

PAPER ARTEFACTS - DRY TECHNIQUES DRAWINGS (EG. CHARCOAL, SANGUINE, PASTEL, GRAPHITE) - Students will acquire knowledge on restoration of dry drawings techniques and autonomy in identification of deteriorations phenomena. Students will achieve skills in more complex restoration methodologies, under the guide of the professor. They will have the opportunity to face different operations. In this way, they will be progressively able to manage independently and correctly conservation and restoration interventions and relative documentation (restoration project, condition report, restoration report, deteriorations and techniques mapping).

PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIAL - NON-SILVER POSITIVE PRINTS, UNICUM AND PHOTOGRAPHIC NEGATIVES - Students will acquire knowledge on restoration of non-silver positive prints, unicum and photographic negatives, and autonomy in identification of deteriorations phenomena. Students will achieve skills in different restoration methodologies and they will know issues that are more complex. Therefore, under the guide of the professor, they will have the opportunity to face multiple operations. In this way, they will be progressively able to manage independently and correctly conservation and restoration interventions and relative documentation (restoration project, condition report, restoration report, deteriorations and techniques mapping).

Study of different iconographic canons across various schools. Study of the graphical drawing of icons across different schools to rediscover the basis of their composition and apply it in various techniques.

Iconographic interpretation from a theological perspective.

The aim of the course is to introduce the deciphering of texts accompanying sacred representations and to use these texts in new compositions. The course is divided into four parts: Reading, Grammar, Study of texts, Reading and writing of the Karchouni

Introduction to iconographic Greek leading to the deciphering of titles and texts inscribed on icons and in sacred artworks.

The Holy Bible is the essential source of Christian iconography. This course consists of the following elements: Biblical history through sacred art and Biblical themes and characters represented in iconography. Iconographic themes not mentioned in the Holy Bible, illuminated by apocryphal writings and in accordance with Christian tradition.

Introduction to general aesthetics and the definition of beauty and the sublime through various Christian philosophies, from early Christianity to the present day.

Introducing students to the study of design and styles of liturgical garments.

General introduction and initiation to the interior characteristics of Christian churches (layouts, forms, worship objects, and materials.

The aim of the course is for students to write a thesis on a piece of art they have already restored by applying all the theoretical and practical knowledge gained during the three-year program on the restoration and conservation of cultural property.