Dear
Colleagues,
We are
quickly approaching the application deadline (March 15) for our 2011 summer
field school, which is dedicated to the study of preservation of cultural
heritage and offers students the opportunity to study, do field work, and travel
in Italy. This year we have added a program on paper restoration, as well as
continuing our courses on building, art and ceramics
restoration.
Courses
offered:
·
Introduction
to Conservation of Archeological Ceramics link
·
Traditional
Painting Materials and Techniques in
·
Restoration
Issues and Theory in
·
Introduction
to Art and Building Restoration in
·
Surveying
and
·
Introduction
to Paper Restoration link
Field
Projects:
·
Restoration
of the Porta Burgi link
·
Surveying
the 12th Century San Giovanni Battista Church
complex link
·
Archaeological
excavations and survey of the public baths in Carsulae link
If you
know any who may be interested in this type of study and who are still
looking for a field school, we would be very grateful if you would inform them
about our program.
To find
out more about our program and review the syllabi, please visit our website:
HTTP://SANGEMINISTUDIES.ORG We
also have a 2011 flyer that you can download and print or
forward should you desire to.
Thank
you very much.
Cordially,
Max Cardillo
Director
San Gemini Preservation
Studies
US Tel: (718)
768-3508