<p>Lecture, three hours. Introduction to principles, ethics, methods, and challenges of conserving cultural heritage, including mobile and immobile heritage. Study of history and significance of cultural heritage, factors that contribute to its deterioration, and various approaches used to conserve and protect it. Addresses impact of climate change, global issues, digital technology, and need for sustainability by presenting case studies from around the world. Case studies include Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling, Abu Simbel temples, Parthenon marbles, Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, and Mark Rothko’s murals at Harvard University. Letter grading.</p>

Conservation of Cultural Heritage

College of Letters and Science

CLT HTG 25 - Preservation of Cultural Heritage through Technology and Sustainability

Preservation of Cultural Heritage through Technology and Sustainability

To appreciate the role of cultural heritage in society and its relevance to current global issues 

To learn about the ways in which digital technologies have been applied to the conservation of cultural heritage and to understand the controversial aspects involved

To understand the history and significance of cultural heritage

To appreciate the complexities involved in repatriating cultural heritage 

To understand the impact of environmental issues and community on cultural heritage conservation

To develop critical thinking skills in analyzing and evaluating conservation strategies

To learn about the principles, ethics, and international doctrines dealing with the preservation of cultural heritage

To understand the controversial topics surrounding the elements and strategies of conservation such as cleaning and restoration

To understand the meaning and goals of sustainability and the ways of achieving sustainability in the conservation of cultural heritage

General Catalog

Preservation of Cultural Heritage through Technology and Sustainability

CLT HTG 25

4 units