Conservation and restauration

The B.A. Programme includes three specializations: mural painting conservation restoration; wood painting conservation restoration; stone conservation restoration.

The training of the students includes, on the one hand, acquiring the specialized theoretical-scientific concepts, research technologies and methodologies of conservation and restoration, on the other hand, proper assimilation of art history, aesthetics, specific technologies and materials, as well as artistic techniques.

In the first years of study, the foundations of plastic training of the students are laid through the study of image color expression and its role in shaping the architectural space. At the training of future specialists the knowledge of traditional ancient techniques also contributes, including the analysis of the composition and nature of the materials turned into creation. During the three years of study, the students learn general concepts of chemistry, physics, biology, iconography, theology, art history, restoration theory, documentation of conservation, preventive conservation, stratigraphic research. In the final year of study, the theoretical and practical courses are structured so as to complement the preparation of the final project.