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ICCROM and National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, Tokyo are pleased to announce the following course JPC 2010 International Course on Conservation of Japanese Paper DATES: 30 August to 17 September 2010 PLACE: Tokyo, Japan ORGANIZATION National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, Tokyo ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property) THE COURSE Many collections all over the world house Japanese paintings, calligraphic works and other paper-based artifacts. The purpose of this course is to offer those caring for such collections outside of Japan an insight into the materials and techniques of the Japanese paper- mounting tradition, and to the principles guiding the care of such collections in Japan. Through improving their understanding of the basic characteristics of the Japanese paper tradition, the participants will be in a better position to make decisions concerning the care of Japanese artifacts in their collections. The course aims also at offering opportunities to build bridges between the Japanese and the Western paper conservation traditions and to assess the applicability of the Japanese approach, materials & techniques also to non-Japanese cultural heritage. COURSEMETHODOLOGY The course is an intensive programme combining theory and practice, through lectures, practical workshops and a study tour to visit traditional paper-making masters and mounting studios. PARTICIPANTS The course is open to 10 conservators-restorers, curators, keepers, and other professionals actively involved in the preservation of and access to cultural heritage. At least three years of working experience is required. Preference will be given to candidates also involved in training activities or who are heads of conservation teams. LECTURERS Art historians, conservation scientists, traditional paper-mounting and conservation specialists from leading institutions in Japan. WORKING LANGUAGE: English COURSE FEE: 900 Euro SCHOLARSHIPS The selected participants will receive a scholarship covering round-trip travel from the participant's country of origin and subsistence during the course. The scholarship does not include the course fee (see above). APPLICATION Please use the 'Course application form' which can be found at: http://www.iccrom.org/eng/01train_en/forms_en/applfrm_en.doc and mail to the contact address below. Candidates are also requested to provide a 300 word statement describing the relevance of the course to their own working reality. ICCROM - Collections Unit13, via di San MicheleI-00153 ROME RM, ITALY
Tel (+39) 06 585531 Fax (+39) 06 58553349
E-mail: collections@iccrom.org APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31 March 2010 Isabelle de BrisisAdm. Assistant, Collections Unit idb@iccrom.org ICCROM
Via di San Michele, 1300153 Rome - Italy
Tel: (39) 06.585533 05 - Fax: (39) 06.585533 49
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