107-471 Histories and Theories of Conservation

Formerly available as 107-040. Students who have completed 107-040 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Usually 12.5 points of first-year art history, see Prerequisites.

This subject will include an analysis of the conservation issues in the preservation of ancient archaeological sites; the emergence of the professional painter restorers such as Bellini and Titian in Renaissance Italy; restoration controversies such as the Sistine Ceiling; ritual renewal and Japanese architectural restoration; 19th century critics such as John Ruskin and Viollet-Le-Duc on how Gothic architecture should be restored; ecotourism and the art of indigenous Australian peoples; changes in conservation as a result of digital technology; and the conservation of films on celluloid and video. Students should become conversant with the major debates concerning conservation and contemporary museology.

Written work totalling 4000 words for 3rd year, 5000 words for 4th year.