Restoring Medieval and Renaissance Paintings Istituto Europeo Di Design (IED)

Overview

Through this  Restoring Medieval and Renaissance Paintings programme from  Istituto Europeo Di Design (IED)  of study you will have the opportunity to delve deeper into and experience the basics of the restoration and conservation of tables between the 12th and 15th centuries.Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to discover and paint with the ancient technique of egg tempera painting and you will be able to directly experiment with the technique with pictorial retouching exercises.

Methodology

The course is aiming to enrich your knowledge in Italian Medieval and Renaissances art by a combination of theorical lessons, practical workshops and museum visits.Following the base of art history, you will learn how to paint with egg tempera, creating a replica of an ancient panel based on individual skill levels. The teacher will help you in any stage of the work.In the second part of the course, you will acquire the bases of art Conservation, this includes understanding degradation factors, Conservation theory and mastering practical conservation technique. Museum visits and workshop will serve as essential experiences to fully comprehend and internalize this fascinating subject.

Who is this for?

The course is intended for individuals seeking to enrich their knowledge in Italian Medieval and Renaissance art. Understanding the ancient technique means acknowledge the value of these artifacts in today society and recognise the importance in preserving them in the best possible way for the future generation.The combination between art history, mastery of ancient techniques and consideration of Conservation issues will provide the complete comprehension of these invaluable artifacts.