Programme learning outcomes
Historic globes exist all over Europe, in public collections and libraries, but also as private property. While older celestial globes were made of metals, since Behaim´s Erdapfel from 1492 globes have been made of paper, papier-mâché, wood and parchment. In contrast to this omnipresence of globes, there is a sort of vacuum in conservation expertise concerning globe conservation. Today there are only a few conservators working in different European countries, who, due to their individual careers, are able to deal with the conservation of globes. Isolated articles in various journals have so far been the only competent publications in the field of globe conservation.
The first module of the course gives a description of the cultural and historical background of the topic and describes the history of the globes from 3000 BC to the 20th century. The main module deal with specific suggestions for conservators concerning concrete practical conservation requests including the preparation of some materials and the techniques of surface cleaning on globes. The last module explains the practical storage problems, the climatic conditions and the correct packing and transportation of globes.
Required qualification of teachers/trainers in the core subjects
Research Assistant, Master of Science
Description of quality assurance obligations of the programme / institution
The quality of the programme is ensured with voluntary measures. Any update and correction requests of the authors will be incorporated into the courses as quickly as possible. We also incorporate suggestions and requests from our participants wherever possible. The technical functionality of the courses and the integrated content and links are checked regularly.
Students get a reduction of 20%