Academic Catalog

CONS512 THEORY OF RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION II

Course Code:	8560512
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	3(3-0)
ECTS Credit:	8.0
Department:	Graduate Program In Conservation Of Cultural Heritage
Language of Instruction:	English
Level of Study:	Graduate
Course Coordinator:	Assoc.Prof.Dr. AYÞEM BERRÝN ÇAKMAKLI
Offered Semester:	Fall Semesters.
Prerequisite:	Set 1: 1200411
The course set above should be completed before taking CONS512 THEORY OF RESTORATION AND CONSERVATION II.

Course Content

The historical background of restoration and conservation in different countries are discussed and compared to evaluate the contemporary scopes. The evaluation and discussed on the theoretical approaches towards restoration and conservation aim to reach a comprehensive theoretical approach relevant for Turkey. The practices in different countries. including Turkey are also questioned within this framework.