The course reflects on the idea of conservation, preservation, and restoration with attention to their meanings in the different national and cultural contexts of the contemporary world. The course will deal with themes that are fundamental to the culture of protection and conservation and its plurality of interpretation through the study of exemplary cases of intervention in relation to different social, political, economic, and cultural contexts. Fundamental references will be the many doctrinal documents issued in recent years by various international bodies involved in this complex field of theoretical debate and design practice.
The aim of the course is to reflect on the idea of conservation, preservation and restoration with attention to their meanings in the different national and cultural contexts of the contemporary world. The course will deal with themes that are fundamental to the culture of protection and conservation and its plurality of interpretation through the study of exemplary cases of intervention in relation to different social, political, economic and cultural contexts. Fundamental references will be the many doctrinal documents issued in recent years by various international bodies involved in this complex field of theoretical debate and design practice.
The course is articulated in a series of lectures and seminars reflecting on the idea of conservation, preservation, and restoration with attention to their meanings in the different contemporary national and cultural contexts.
At the end of the course, the students should:
The course is taught through lectures integrated with seminars delivered by external experts who have specialist knowledge and expertise on the course themes and issues. Students are expected to participate actively in the lectures and seminars, and to read the recommended essential texts, being able to follow and actively contribute to the development of the course.
Ricevimento: Prima e dopo le lezioni di Laboratorio e di Fondamenti di restauro, o su appuntamento
Ricevimento: By appointment. The reservation must be made by sending an email to the teacher: federica.pompejano@unige.it
STEFANO FRANCESCO MUSSO (Presidente)
MARTA CASANOVA
FEDERICA POMPEJANO (Presidente Supplente)
2° semester
The final exam consists of an oral discussion with the members of the examination board.
The exams schedule will be available at https://easyacademy.unige.it/portalestudenti/
This course is assessed by means of a final oral discussion during which the examination board will evaluate the capability of thinking beyond mainstream architectural heritage and conservation principles, categories, and doctrinal texts whilst engaging with critical reflections around the acquired knowledge.
