Head: Univ.-Prof.
Mag.art. Dr.phil. Martina Griesser-Stermscheg
The Institute of Conservation is an
internationally renowned center of competence regarding conservation-restoration matters, as well as regarding the preservation
of art and cultural assets. The four study programmes available specialise in the conservation-restoration of paintings, objects,
textile, and stone. In addition, there are options to specialise in the conservation of archaeological finds, or in the conservation
of modern and contemporary art.
Significant priorities of the conservation sciences central to the Institute are
the consideration of art technological and cultural historical viewpoints, the application of up-to-date work and research
methods, the development of preventive and long-term conservation strategies, the maintenance of collections and exhibitions,
the thoughtful handling of conservation materials, the inclusion of ethical criteria, plus providing training in a transdisciplinary-methodical
thinking process.
The diploma degree programme of Conservation is based on project
work and practical relevance. With the help of various praxis oriented projects – such as individual restorations, interventions
on monuments, and central engagement with collection‘s holdings – students are introduced methodically and step by step into
the subject of conservation-restoration; they acquire practical experience and gain conservation-scientific competence.
The Joint Master Programme of Cultural Heritage Conservation and Management with the Silpakorn University
International College in Thailand offers graduates of Conservation-Restoration the opportunity, effective from 2020, to enhance
their skills and broaden their knowledge base. This programme pursues an innovative transcultural and interdisciplinary approach.
The focus is on project management, research, and teaching at an international level as well as the preservation of cultural
assets in the European and the Asian region.
