EDUCATION OF PERSONNEL FOR CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION IN THE FIELD OF WRITTEN CULTURAL HERITAGE IN SERBIA Cover Image

EDUKACIJA KONZERVATORSKO-RESTAURATORSKOG KADRA U OBLASTI ZAŠTITE PISANOG KULTURNOG NASLEĐA U SRBIJI
EDUCATION OF PERSONNEL FOR CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION IN THE FIELD OF WRITTEN CULTURAL HERITAGE IN SERBIA

Author(s): Svetlana Perović Ivović
Subject(s): Museology & Heritage Studies, Archiving
Published by: Arhiv Tuzlanskog kantona
Keywords: Conservator; restorer; education; written cultural heritage and multidisciplinary approach;

Summary/Abstract: For the existing educational program in Serbia should be noted that there still is no adequate program that provides higher education in conservation and restoration of cultural heritage in Serbia. Education and training are required to maintain the standards of the profession. Professional education of conservators restorer’s at the university level or recognized equivalent master, should be a priority for conservation-restoration education personnel in our country. There is a requirement to organize a multidisciplinary academic education at the academic level according to the guidelines of European conservation organizations: ECCO – European Confederaction of Conservator-Restorer’s Organizations and Encore European Network for Conservation - Restoration. In accordance with the guidelines of European associations that promote the education of conservators-restorers to approach making a serious academic program, whether studies are organized as departments at existing universities, or to organize a separate study, which would be common for conservators and restorers of all specialties, because only well-trained professional can make an informed decision regarding protection. In addition to education of students, it is very important professional training also, of qualified conservator-restorers, for further improvement, scientific and educational work. Always bear in mind that only professionally trained staff can provide design and implementation of clearly defined national strategy for the protection of the written heritage. Raising awareness on the importance of the written cultural heritage and creating a strategy for education of personnel in the field of physical and preventive care, what should be a “moral imperative” for all institutions and individuals involved in the protection.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 15
  • Page Range: 63-73
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Serbian