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HART0054 Theory and History of Conservation - Indicative weekly topics

Weekly topics
Week 1: What is conservation? An introduction to the discipline
Week 2: Foundations I: History and Theory of Conservation – Objecthood and Principles
Week 3: Foundations II: History and Theory of Conservation – Ethics, Values and Authenticity
Week 4: Visit to conservation studio
Week 5: Foundations III: Contemporary Theories of Conservation
Week 6: Visit to conservation studio
Week 7: Intention and Authority
Week 8: Students’ presentations
Week 9: Public Art at UCL
Week 10: Experimental Conservation and Course Conclusions