ICCROM and National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, Tokyo are
pleased to announce the following course
JPC 2011
International Course on Conservation of Japanese Paper
DATES: 29 August to 16 September 2011
PLACE: Tokyo, Japan
ORGANIZATION
National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, Tokyo
ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and
Restoration of Cultural Property)
THE COURSE
Many collections all over the world house Japanese paintings, calligraphic
works and other paper–based artifacts. The purpose of this course is to
offer those caring for such collections outside of Japan an insight into
the materials and techniques of the Japanese paper- mounting tradition,
and to the principles guiding the care of such collections in Japan.
Through improving their understanding of the basic characteristics of the
Japanese paper tradition, the participants will be in a better position to
make decisions concerning the care of Japanese artifacts in their
collections. The course aims also at offering opportunities to build
bridges between the Japanese and the Western paper conservation traditions
and to assess the applicability of the Japanese approach, materials &
techniques also to non-Japanese cultural heritage.
COURSE
METHODOLOGY
The course is an intensive programme combining theory and practice,
through lectures, practical workshops and a study tour to visit
traditional paper-making masters and mounting studios.
PARTICIPANTS
The course is open to 10 conservators-restorers, curators, keepers, and
other professionals actively involved in the preservation of and access to
cultural heritage. At least three years of working experience is required.
Preference will be given to candidates also involved in training
activities or who are heads of conservation teams.
LECTURERS
Art historians, conservation scientists, traditional paper-mounting and
conservation specialists from leading institutions in Japan.
WORKING
LANGUAGE: English
COURSE FEE: 900 Euro
SCHOLARSHIPS
The selected participants will receive a scholarship covering round-trip
travel from the participant’s country of origin and subsistence during the
course. The scholarship does not include the course fee (see above).
APPLICATION
Please use the ‘Course application form’ which can be found at:
http://www.iccrom.org/eng/01train_en/forms_en/applfrm_en.doc and mail to
the contact address below. Candidates are also requested to provide a 300
word statement describing the relevance of the course to their own working
reality.
ICCROM – Collections Unit
13, via di San Michele
I-00153 ROME RM, ITALY
Tel (+39) 06 585531 Fax (+39) 06 58553349
APPLICATION
DEADLINE: 31 March 2011