Introdução à Conservação e Restauro II

The purpose of this curricular unit is to provide students with the necessary theoretical tools that will allow a good integration in the exercise of the conservation discipline, promoting the development of critical judgment and an understanding of ethical principles, fundamental to the profession. In this perspective, understanding the historical background and the evolution of the discipline is also crucial.

At the end of the semester the student must:

i) Master the key concepts that frame the activity of Conservation

ii) Discern the evolution of the main theories and key theorists who contributed to the development of the discipline of Conservation, in a historical perspective

iii) Recognize the evolution of the profession, related with the development of the education of the conservator-restorer and the implementation of normative documents

iv) Develop and reveal critical spirit, in accordance with the ethical principles that govern the profession.

v) Develop the ability of communication and transmission of knowledge.