The conservation and restoration of cultural heritage requires more than aesthetic sensitivity: it requires a solid scientific foundation.
The course Fundamentals of Chemistry for Conservation and Restoration was created to offer participants a clear understanding of the chemical principles that support the preservation of artistic and historical heritage.
Throughout the training, the main concepts of chemistry applied to professional practice are explored.
With an accessible and reality-oriented approach, this course is aimed at students and professionals in the fields of conservation, restoration, museology and heritage who wish to begin or systematise their scientific knowledge and act responsibly in the preservation of works of art.
Language - English | Also available in Português
Fundamentals of Chemistry for Conservation and Restoration
Chemistry is a natural science that relates to art through a transdisciplinary dialogue.
In the context of activities related to the conservation and restoration of heritage assets, the fundamentals of chemistry are very important for the analysis of materials and pathologies and the selection of appropriate conservation treatments.
This course – Fundamentals of Chemistry for Conservation – is an introduction to chemistry and its relationship with conservation and restoration. The terms and expressions most commonly used in conservation and restoration are explained, and several selected readings are provided for further study of the topics.
What is included in this certified online course
The cost of the online course Fundamentals of Chemistry for Conservation includes unlimited 24-hour access to:
- Lessons for each topic in the programme
- Downloadable supporting texts
- Glossary
- Assessment (1 final questionnaire)
- Certificate.
Objectives
The main objective of the online course Fundamentals of Chemistry for Conservation is to convey the basic concepts of chemistry and their relationship to the conservation of cultural property.
Terms and expressions commonly used in conservation and restoration will also be explained.
Target audience
This course is intended for people who wish to begin or deepen their knowledge of chemistry applied to conservation and restoration.
It is particularly useful for conservators, students in the field, museologists and preventive conservation technicians.
However, it is perfectly suited to anyone interested in the topics covered.
There are no entry requirements.
Certificate
A training certificate will be issued at the end of the course. Find out more.
We are a training organisation certified by DGERT – Training Organisation Certificate No. 1800/2015 – meaning that the certificate is valid internationally.
The course price (a single payment) covers all content, assessment and certification. The amount is VAT exempt under Article 9(10) of the VAT Code.
Learning
The course is organised into parts or modules in order to facilitate the learning sequence. However, you can freely navigate through the entire course without any restrictions 24 hours a day, according to your interests and your own working method.
You can consult here the Regulations for the Operation of Online Courses
How it works
Course structure – Certified Online Course Fundamentals of Chemistry
1 – Chemistry and conservation
1.1. Transdisciplinarity
1.2. The concepts of preservation and conservation
1.3. Chemistry
- organic chemistry
- inorganic chemistry
- physical chemistry
- analytical chemistry
2 – Fundamentals of chemistry
2.1 – Safety
2.2 – Acidity and basicity
2.3 – Oxidation-reduction
