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Preventieve conservatie van klimaat- en schademonitoring naar een geïntegreerde systeembenadering – Preventive conservation from climate and damage monitoring to an integrated systems approach

1 April 2019

The approach of Preventive Conservation is based on the concept that “prevention is better than cure.” This method has been successfully introduced in heritage care over the past decades, offering significant benefits such as cost efficiency, better protection of heritage values, timely problem-solving, improved physical condition, extended lifespan of heritage, and community involvement. In contrast, a reactive approach often leads to higher costs due to delayed interventions. The WTA-PRECOM³OS symposium will focus on preventive conservation strategies, monitoring techniques, and methods for implementing these tools in an integrated system approach. The

Pela salvaguarda do património cultural, sustentada na qualidade técnica das intervenções de Conservação e Restauro

1 March 2019

This petition emphasises the critical importance of conserving and restoring cultural heritage with a focus on technical expertise. It discusses the European perspective on cultural heritage conservation, highlighting the skills, knowledge, and ethical standards required for professionals in this field. The European approach underscores the need for professionals to have a broad skill set, deep knowledge, and a strong ethical foundation to effectively manage and safeguard cultural heritage for present and future generations. In the context of Portugal, the text addresses the lack of legal recognition and formalisation of the

Queixa apresentada à Provedoria de Justiça, pela não definição do perfil do profissional habilitado a intervir no património cultural classificado

18 February 2019

The document is a complaint that identifies a lack of definition by the state, in the form of a legal diploma, of the qualifications needed to carry out conservation and restoration work on classified cultural property and argues that this has resulted in a discretionary approach that is harmful to cultural heritage, since it transfers this responsibility to the contracting entities – often appointing technicians without the appropriate qualifications and competences. The Professional Association of Conservators-Restorers of Portugal (ARP) claims that this clarification should appear in Decree-Law 140/2009, produced as

A Restless Art: How participation won, and why it matters

18 January 2019

Four decades of making, accompanying and researching community art in around 40 countries have culminated in these reflections on “How participation won and why it matters” by François Matarasso. Based on interviews with artists and visiting participatory art projects, A Restless Art looks at how community and participatory art has evolved over the past 50 years, charting its history from its roots to today. François Matarasso views participatory art as a democratic space to discover, understand and share experiences and to analyse and interpret it in contemporary practice, identifying the strengths

Uma Arte Irrequieta: Reflexões sobre o triunfo e importância da prática participativa

18 January 2019

Conservation 3.0 – Cultural Heritage as a driver for regional growth

1 January 2019

Cultural heritage conservation in Europe is not static; rather, it is constantly evolving, contributing to new pathways of regional growth and sustainable development. Delve into the transformative journey from Conservation 1.0 to Conservation 3.0, tracing the progression from mere protection of historic monuments to the contemporary emphasis on adaptive re-use and cultural heritage as a driver for sustainable development. At its core, the document unveils the intrinsic link between heritage preservation, social cohesion, and inclusive economic growth. By advocating for a paradigm shift from supply-driven to demand-driven conservation strategies, the

Josefa d’ Óbidos workshop from panel to canvas. Multianalytical approach to materials and technical evolution of the most significant Portuguese painting workshop of the 17th century

1 January 2019

The article discusses the Josefa d’ Óbidos workshop, focusing on the materials and technical evolution of significant Portuguese paintings from the 17th century. Various analytical methods were employed to analyse the artworks, including XRF, Micro-Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy, Optical microscopy, Confocal Micro-Raman spectroscopy, and SEM-EDS. These techniques helped identify elements, compounds, pigments, and binders present in the paintings. The study revealed the transition in techniques from panel to canvas, showcasing changes in layer thickness and composition. Evolutionary processes from panel to canvas were observed, with distinct differences in ground and

Analytical characterization of ancient mortars from the archaeological roman site of Pisões (Beja, Portugal)

1 January 2019

The article focuses on the analytical characterization of ancient mortars from the Roman archaeological site of Pisões in Southern Portugal. Various analytical techniques such as X-ray diffractometry, thermogravimetry, microscopy, potentiometry, and combustion analysis were employed to study the composition and conservation state of the mortars. The mortars exhibited a calcitic matrix with low magnesium content, likely derived from burning calcareous stone at temperatures below 800-900°C. Local aggregates and ceramic fragments were used in mortar formulation, with some mortars containing lime lumps. The Roman builders may have sourced limestone from a

Desvendando as cores medievais. Um estudo de caso: a Capela do Fundador em Santa Maria da Vitória, na Batalha

1 January 2019

The text explores the significance of colour in mediaeval architectural spaces, focusing on the case study of the Founder’s Chapel in Santa Maria da Vitória, Batalha. The Monumental Polychromy project, funded by the Institute of Art History (FCSH-UNL) and the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, aims to uncover mediaeval colours at Batalha, particularly in the Founder’s Chapel. Through historical-artistic research and material studies, the project seeks to reconstruct and formulate hypotheses about the aesthetic, symbolic, and social values associated with colour in this specific context. The research team integrates interdisciplinary methodologies to

Évora com Ciência: Percursos

1 January 2019

This set of texts aims to gather knowledge of the city of Évora and create various routes based on a scientific and artistic foundation. Twenty chapters by different researchers who publicise Évora’s heritage from their different perspectives, showing more of Évora. Linking knowledge to a sensitive thread that places us in the world was the inspiration for organising this itinerary under the aegis of the four elements – air, earth, water and fire. These four elements develop around the central text on the almost symmetry of Évora. Évora starts from

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Preventieve conservatie van klimaat- en schademonitoring naar een geïntegreerde systeembenadering – Preventive conservation from climate and damage monitoring to an integrated systems approach

Pela salvaguarda do património cultural, sustentada na qualidade técnica das intervenções de Conservação e Restauro

Queixa apresentada à Provedoria de Justiça, pela não definição do perfil do profissional habilitado a intervir no património cultural classificado

Conservation 3.0 – Cultural Heritage as a driver for regional growth

Josefa d’ Óbidos workshop from panel to canvas. Multianalytical approach to materials and technical evolution of the most significant Portuguese painting workshop of the 17th century

Analytical characterization of ancient mortars from the archaeological roman site of Pisões (Beja, Portugal)

Desvendando as cores medievais. Um estudo de caso: a Capela do Fundador em Santa Maria da Vitória, na Batalha

Évora com Ciência: Percursos

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