Students are encouraged to use a range of techniques and materials as presented by the instructor. Emphasis is placed on hands-on work although readings are also required. Discussions in class cover readings as well as information gleaned from the various ongoing treatments. Ethical, aesthetic, as well as practical issues are considered. A final portfolio of completed work is required.
Enrollment is limited to advanced students in conservation.
Students must have the permission of the instructor before registering for this course. The paintings are drawn from Samuel H. Kress Collections in museums and universities across the United States. Examination, documentation of condition and comparative study of other works by the same artist and school precede the principle emphasis on treatment. The student must complete the work within the semester and provide a full treatment report including photographic records and other examination findings or analytical results when indicated. The Samuel H. Kress Fellow in Paintings Conservation will supervise and assist in the completion of the above.