- Docente: Marco Pretelli
- Credits: 9
- SSD: ICAR/19
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Ravenna
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Corso:
Second cycle degree programme (LM) in
Science for the Conservation-Restoration of Cultural Heritage (cod. 8537)
Also valid for Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Engineering of Building Processes and Systems (cod. 8829)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the class, student has knowledge of the history of architectural conservation and its evolution during the two last centuries. In particular, at the end of the course he/she is able to critically identify the principle of historical building conservation and the effects of their application on the present built environment.
Course contents
Heritage preservation, referred to buildings and monuments, in its modern meaning, is a relatively recent field of study, being born in the early nineteenth century. However, in just over two centuries, many theories have been developed, creating a story - it would be better saying: stories - and a very articulated discipline; in many ways, a fascinating one. The course will seek to provide students with the basics of this particular story, trying to link, as far as possible, the theoretical statements of the actors who are protagonists to the practical results of their action, dealing with theories and ideas, but also works, projects and technical aspects. The course will also be organized through visits to monuments and restored buildings, where specialized scholars will help us to understand in depth and "on the spot" what and how it was done.
Teaching methods
Ex-cathdera lessons; visits on site
Assessment methods
The exam consists in an interview on the content of the lessons. Works by the student related to case studies, proposed by the professors, will be assessed.
Teaching tools
The course is organized through lectures, visits to monuments and individual and collective checks. During the lectures, we'll discuss some general theoretical topics and illustrate restoration cases, considered particularly meaningful in several respects. The visits, which will be organized in various cities, will be prepared through specific lessons in the classroom and conducted by specialists on site. The tests, which consist of exercises for the recognition of specific methodology of intervention, critical readings of specific restoration or in the preparation of restoration projects "in the manner of ...", will allow students and professors to take stock of progress their preparation.
Office hours
See the website of Marco Pretelli