Course description
Works of art defined as “textile artefacts” are a composite category of artefacts structured on the basis of extremely fragile materials with a high risk of suffering environment-linked deterioration. The aim of the course is to provide basic knowledge regarding the maintenance and display of the various different kinds of textile artefacts and to explore the notions in depth with specific case studies, including the exploration of external experiences of the greatest importance.
Target audience
The course is designed for specialists and professionals in the field (restorers, restoration technicians, art historians, architects, scientists, registrars, museum curators and cultural heritage professionals) and for anyone wishing to update their skills and knowledge in the context of cultural heritage restoration and conservation.
Programme
Licia Triolo – OPD (Ministry of Cultural Affairs)
Introduction to the course. Textiles: constituent materials and deterioration phenomena
Guia Rossignoli – OPD (Ministry of Cultural Affairs)
Displaying textile, archaeological, multi-material and leather artefacts
Sara Bonadio – Freelance professional
Displaying three-dimensional textiles: theatre costumes and costume mounting
Marta Cimò, Claudia Cirrincione – OPD (Ministry of Cultural Affairs)
Large artefacts: case studies relating to the maintenance and display of tapestries and carpets
Tiziana Benzi – Freelance professional
Preserving history: maintaining and renovating the display of the tapestries with Acts of the Apostles at the Palazzo Ducale in Mantua
Chiara Pavan – Vatican Museum
The maintenance, conservation and display of textile collections (tapestries and fabrics) in the Vatican Museum
Graziella Palei – Freelance professional
The series of tapestries depicting the Battle of Pavia in the Museo di Capodimonte in Naples: maintenance and innovation in display
Enrolment deadline: 6 September 2025
The course will be held if and when the minimum number of participants is reached
An attendance certificate will be issued
