Balancing knowledge and practice through repetition and reflection

The professional capacities of a conservator-restorer are extensive and complex. In essence, the occupation combines both practical hands-on skills with a thorough theoretical understanding of materials and techniques used to create and conserve artworks. This paper will address a pedagogical approa...

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Main Author: Kate Seymour
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Association CeROArt 2014-10-01
Series:CeROArt : Conservation, Exposition, Restauration d'Objets d'Art
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Online Access:http://journals.openedition.org/ceroart/4238
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Summary:The professional capacities of a conservator-restorer are extensive and complex. In essence, the occupation combines both practical hands-on skills with a thorough theoretical understanding of materials and techniques used to create and conserve artworks. This paper will address a pedagogical approach that allows conservation students to develop the necessary hand-skills while also gaining the required theoretical knowledge. Key aspects are repetition and reflection.
ISSN:1784-5092