Conservation science

Conservation science is the interdisciplinary study of cultural heritage conservation through the use of scientific inquiry and analytical equipment. General areas of research include the technology and structure of artistic and historic works and the materials and media from which they are made.

Conservation scientists work in the field of art conservation and architectural conservation.

Some recent initiatives fostered by the United Kingdom government in this field are described as 'Heritage Science.' "Conservation Science" also refers to the science that informs natural resource conservation.

External links

• AIC/NU Art Conservation Science
• Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
• Canadian Conservation Institute
• Getty Conservation Institute
• Heritage Science Masters at UCL Centre for Sustainable Heritage
• Istituto Superiore per la Conservazione e il Restauro, Rome
• Italian Risk Map of the Cultural Heritage.
• National Archives and Records Administration Preservation Programs
• Conservation Science in Cultural Heritage, peer-reviewed open access journal, Bologna.