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Info 2023/2024
- Master degree course
- Duration and credits
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- 2
- Years
- 120
- CFU
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- LM-11
- CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE
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- Free access
- GENOVA
- Italian
- Traditional
- From 0 to 3000 euros per year. Find out if you are entitled to scholarships and exemptions
- Student exchange
- PIETRO MARESCOTTI
- To learn more about the Course visit the dedicated section
- Degree programme table a.y. 2023/2024
- Degree programme plan 2023/2024
- Degree regulations 2023/2024
Info 2022/2023
- Master degree course
- Duration and credits
-
- 2
- Years
- 120
- CFU
-
- LM-11
- CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE
-
- Free access
- GENOVA
- Italian
- Traditional
- From 0 to 3000 euros per year. Find out if you are entitled to scholarships and exemptions
- Student exchange
- PIETRO MARESCOTTI
- To learn more about the Course visit the dedicated section
- Degree programme table a.y. 2022/2023
- Degree programme plan 2022/2023
- Degree regulations 2022/2023
Info 2021/2022
- Master degree course
- Duration and credits
-
- 2
- Years
- 120
- CFU
-
- LM-11
- CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE
-
- Free access
- GENOVA
- Italian
- Traditional
- From 0 to 3000 euros per year. Find out if you are entitled to scholarships and exemptions
- Student exchange
- PIETRO MARESCOTTI
- To learn more about the Course visit the dedicated section
- Degree programme table a.y. 2021/2022
- Degree programme plan 2021/2022
- Degree regulations 2021/2022
Info 2020/2021
- Master degree course
- Duration and credits
-
- 2
- Years
- 120
- CFU
-
- LM-11
- CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE
-
- Free access
- GENOVA
- Italian
- Traditional
- From 0 to 3000 euros per year. Find out if you are entitled to scholarships and exemptions
- Student exchange
- LAURA GAGGERO
- To learn more about the Course visit the dedicated section
- Degree programme table a.y. 2020/2021
- Degree programme plan 2020/2021
- Degree regulations 2020/2021
Info 2019/2020
- Master degree course
- Duration and credits
-
- 2
- Years
- 120
- CFU
-
- LM-11
- CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE
-
- Free access
- GENOVA
- Italian
- Traditional
- From 0 to 3000 euros per year. Find out if you are entitled to scholarships and exemptions
- Student exchange
- LAURA GAGGERO
- To learn more about the Course visit the dedicated section
- Degree programme table a.y. 2019/2020
- Degree programme plan 2019/2020
- Degree regulations 2019/2020
Info 2018/2019
- Master degree course
- Duration and credits
-
- 2
- Years
- 120
- CFU
-
- LM-11
- CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE
-
- Free access
- GENOVA
- Italian
- Traditional
- From 0 to 3000 euros per year. Find out if you are entitled to scholarships and exemptions
- Student exchange
- LAURA GAGGERO
- To learn more about the Course visit the dedicated section
- Degree programme table a.y. 2018/2019
- Degree programme plan 2018/2019
- Degree regulations 2018/2019
Info 2017/2018
- Duration and credits
-
- 2
- Years
- 120
- CFU
-
- LM-11
- CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE
-
- Free access
- GENOVA
- Italian
- Traditional
- From 0 to 3000 euros per year. Find out if you are entitled to scholarships and exemptions
- Student exchange
- GIOVANNI PETRILLO
- To learn more about the Course visit the dedicated section
- Degree programme table a.y. 2017/2018
- Degree programme plan 2017/2018
- Degree regulations 2017/2018
Info 2016/2017
- Duration and credits
-
- 2
- Years
- 120
- CFU
-
- LM-11
-
- Free access
- GENOVA
- Italian
- Traditional
- From 0 to 3000 euros per year. Find out if you are entitled to scholarships and exemptions
- Student exchange
- GIOVANNI PETRILLO
- To learn more about the Course visit the dedicated section
- Degree programme table a.y. 2016/2017
- Degree programme plan 2016/2017
- Degree regulations 2016/2017
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Course video
The course in brief
Presentation
The degree course aims to train researchers and experts in the field of diagnostics, conservation and restoration of cultural heritage, integrating scientific and art-historical skills. Teaching covers the chemical and physical characterization of materials and their degradation processes, the study of artistic techniques and those of prevention and restoration, and knowledge - theoretical and practical - of the main applied analytical methodologies.
Learning by doing
Active participation in non-invasive diagnostic analysis campaigns (XRF, IR, Raman) on works, including those belonging to the Athenaeum's artistic heritage, generally on site and with state-of-the-art portable instruments, is expected. Courses include classroom exercises, laboratories and study of collections. Technical visits and internships at restoration laboratories and sites, museums, quarries, and art fairs are organized. Seminars on restoration techniques are also offered.
Professional outlets
The cultural heritage scientific expert can carry out activities in:
- universities and public and private research institutions
- institutions of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism responsible for the protection of cultural heritage
- museums, libraries, archives
- restoration laboratories
- auction houses
- diagnostics associated with the mobilization of works of art
What you will learn
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chemistry for cultural heritage
Characterization of materials of interest and their use in conservation, consolidation, and restoration
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physical methodologies for conservation
Physical techniques most useful in the study and conservation of cultural property
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mineralogy, petrography for cultural heritage
origin, classification, methods of analysis, degradation of rocks and building materials; archaeoceramics
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history and technique of restoration
Restoration of painting and sculpture in Italy and Europe; diagnostic imaging
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Botany, zoology and microbiology for cultural heritage
Classification, occurrence, distribution of organisms, and interaction with cultural property
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history of painting techniques
characters and history of the use of dyes and binders, the basis of all painting techniques
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mineralogy and petrography laboratory
Methods of analysis of inorganic materials (MOLP, XRPD, SEM-EDS) and their application
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metallurgy
nature and properties of metallic materials, investigation techniques of steels and metal alloys, microstructures
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analytical techniques of organic substances
Structure identification of organic molecules using spectroscopic techniques (UV, IR, NMR, MS)
Did you know that.
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Students always have one or more tutors on hand
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Professionalizing seminars are organized
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Theses and internships are opportunities to interact with institutions and businesses outside the university
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We have activated Erasmus+ internships with venues of excellence in the field
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Undergraduates can borrow some portable instruments for the thesis
Contents
The undergraduate course is aimed at training experts in the field of diagnostics for the conservation and restoration of cultural heritage.
The teachings provide solid knowledge of the characterization of materials and their degradation processes and analytical techniques useful for a campaign of analysis for research, preventive conservation and restoration. Fundamentals of chemistry, physics, biology, mineralogy, geology, and archaeometry enable the master's degree graduate to solve technical and scientific problems in conservation and restoration interventions of artifacts, including polymaterials and in different environmental contexts. The solid art-historical, archival, and library science background enhances his or her actions as a technologist.
The Conservation Scientist possesses, at the end of his or her studies, a good knowledge of historical-artistic and/or archaeological disciplines, a sound methodological and operational mastery of scientific techniques applicable to the conservation of cultural heritage, and the skills to design complex interdisciplinary diagnostic protocols, preparing high-tech conservation interventions.
The master's degree holder possesses the prerequisites to enter higher education paths - graduate school, doctorate - and advanced scientific research in applied conservation and restoration sciences.
Coordinator

Welcome to the Master's Degree Program in Methodologies for the Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage. We hope to provide a stimulating, multidisciplinary, up-to-date and student-friendly course. We wish to share the results of our research with a focus on new technologies and trends in the field, with the goal of training competent professionals capable of successfully entering the world of work.
Where we are
The teachings are held at the following departments
.Department of Earth Sciences of Environment and Life - DISTAV
Corso Europa 26
16132 Genova
www.distav.unige.it
Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry - DCCI
Via Dodecaneso 31
16146 Genova
www.chimica.unige.it
Department of Physics - DIFI
Via Dodecaneso 33
16146 Genova
www.difi.unige.it
Department of Italianistics, Romanistics, Antiquities, Arts and Entertainment - DIRAAS
Via Balbi 6
16126 Genova
www.diraas.unige.it
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