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This project intends to study technical, musical, and sociocultural dimensions of the potential use of new materials for conservation and restoration of tangible musical heritage. In particular, selected case studies of ceramic artefacts and traditional musical instruments from the collection of the project’s principal partner, Museu Nacional da Música, will be explored.
Aspects such as the suitability and efficiencies of new materials, in comparison to traditional restoring materials, and their acceptance by artisans and conservators-restorers will be evaluated. Furthermore, the musical, sociocultural, and historical narrative behind the artefacts and instruments, their creation and function will be approached. The project combines multidisciplinary knowledge of Chemistry, Conservation Science, Musical Iconography and Musicology, and Cultural Anthropology.
Plate with woman playing guitar, author Ratinho, faience pottery, Coimbra (19th-20th century). Whistle in the shape of a rooster, unknown author (20th century). Collection of the National Music Museum (ceramics/clay). Schematic representation of nanoparticles application. © Penka Girginova et al
This project contributes to Thematic Lines TL1, TL2, TL3 and TL4.
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IN2PAST – Associate Laboratory for Research and Innovation in Heritage, Arts, Sustainability and Territory is funded by FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I. P. under reference LA/P/0132/2020 (DOI 10.54499/LA/P/0132/2020)
