The role of natural sciences in the professional training of restorers in Colombia

Authors

  • Mario Omar Fernández R. Universidad Externado de Colombia; Facultad de Estudios del Patrimonio Cultural; Laboratorio de Ciencias Naturales
  • David Cohen D. Universidad Externado de Colombia; Facultad de Estudios del Patrimonio Cultural; Conservación y Restauración de Bienes Muebles

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1980-4466.v0i5p123-141

Keywords:

Natural sciences, Restoration, Preventive conservation

Abstract

The following paper presents a brief reflection about the professional formation of restorers in Colombia, highlighting the contribution of the natural sciences within the process, introducing an interdisciplinary frame of work. The article shows the work made by the Laboratory of Natural Sciences since its creation on 1997, studying Cultural Heritage objects on a close relationship with the academic training of restorers, and involving other professionals related to the Heritage's conservation. Another topic corresponds to the evolution of the Preventive Conservation chair and the implications it has had into the formation of conservators - restorers. Some cases are presented, as well as successful preventive conservation experiences on museums and churches, located on different places of the country.

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Published

2008-04-01

Issue

Section

Preservation and Restoration

How to Cite

Fernández R., M. O., & Cohen D., D. (2008). The role of natural sciences in the professional training of restorers in Colombia. Revista CPC, 5, 123-141. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1980-4466.v0i5p123-141