Amelia International Conservation Studies
Immerse Yourself in Italy’s Cultural Legacy
Join a Conservation and Restoration Hands-on Field School in Italy
Amelia International Conservation Studies is now accepting applications for our summer 2024 field school in Italy. With over 23 years of experience and an international network of alumni from more than 170 colleges and universities around the world, the program at the Amelia International Conservation Studies (AICS) is devoted to the preservation of cultural heritage.
During this immersive program, students will have the unique opportunity to study in Italy, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in restoration and conservation. Courses are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the science, ethics, and practical skills necessary for historic preservation.
Program Details:
June 10 – July 5, 2024
1. Stone Conservation: Science and Ethics in Historic Preservation
– Restoration of Historic Monuments
– History, Theory, and Ethics of Restoration
(Program includes lectures and restoration field projects*)
2. Preserving our Past: Paper Conservation for Art and Archives
– Paper Media and Restoration Methods for Artworks
– Handwritten and Printed Archival Materials Restoration Methods
(Program includes lectures and restoration workshop*)
3. Experiencing Traditional Painting Materials, Methods and Restoration Issues – in the workshop of a Maestro
– Traditional painting materials and methods
– History, Theory, and Ethics of Restoration
(Program includes lectures and painting workshop)
*Field Projects:
· In the courtyard of Amelia’s Town Hall, there is a small open-air Antiquarium that houses a collection of significant architectural artifacts. These relics serve as a testament to the rich history of Roman Amerίa, as well as the medieval and Renaissance periods. The collection includes columns, architraves, sarcophaguses, and various other structures crafted from exquisite marbles imported from colonies across the Mediterranean Sea. Notably, the collection features the prized “Africano” marble, which despite its name, actually originates from Asia Minor. These artifacts showcase various alterations, deteriorations, and past restorations, providing students with vital hands-on experience to apply the knowledge gained in the classroom.
· Restoration and conservation of artifacts from the archaeological museum of Amelia
· Restoration of the Historic Archives of the Commune di Amelia
AICS is a program of the Art Restoration and Conservation International Field School, based in Rome, Italy. It has established cooperation agreements with the Municipality of Amelia to study and conserve artworks and archaeological objects held in their museums, as well as a collaboration with the Historic Archives of the Commune di Amelia for AICS participants to study and conserve archival documents.
The program welcomes students from various disciplines, both undergraduate and graduate, to join us for this incredible learning experience. All courses are conducted in English, ensuring accessibility for students from diverse backgrounds.
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Art Restoration and Conservation International Field School