Issues in Art Conservation

This subject examines the history and theory of the conservation of art objects and collections, with particular reference to Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Students will gain a theoretical grounding in issues relating to conservation and an understanding of professional networks and policy developments in art conservation in Australia and internationally. Issues considered will include: the preventative care of art objects, the history of conservation, ethical and theoretical issues raised by cleaning, restoration, and authentication, conservation approaches to disaster preparation and management, conservation issues in the display of works of art, and legal issues in conservation.