via ICCROM – a hybrid course on stone conservation which will be held partly online and partly in Mexico. Closing date for applications is 21 May 2023.
In many regions of the world, stone was historically the predominant material used for building and artistic purposes. Accordingly, the conservation and maintenance of architectural and decorative stone is a core activity in such regions. Factors such as climate change, pollution, use demands, lack of maintenance, and inappropriate past treatments present challenges to the conservation of stone buildings, structures and objects. In addition to these factors, the decline in traditional building techniques, craft practices and repair methods is also threatening our ability to sustain stone structures and objects into the future. These conservation issues require a multidisciplinary approach that involves professionals, craftspeople, policymakers and owners.
The International Course on Stone Conservation was created in 1976, and 20 courses have successfully been conducted between then and 2009 in Venice, and from 2011 to 2015, it was held biennially in Rome, and it was then moved to Mexico in 2018.
The course reflects advances in practice, science, and technology, including the integration of practical methodologies for stone conservation on sites, buildings and structures. Due to continued international travel restrictions, and the available resources for online learning, the SC23 will be held partly online and with a field practice in the city of Campeche in Mexico.
Source: 21st International Course on Stone Conservation – SC23 | ICCROM
