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RESEARCH PROJECTS
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Restoration of Porta Tuderte 2023-26
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Restoration of San Francesco Summer 2020
Restoration of San Francesco Summer 2020
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Porta Burgi Field Project 2011-2013
Porta Burgi Field Project 2011-2013

The fieldwork on Porta Burgi in 2011 involved the cleaning, pointing, and consolidation of the stone masonry on the outer façade of the gate. In 2012, the underside of the arch was cleaned and old repairs were removed. The restoration of the gate was completed in 2013.

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Restoration and Survey of San Giovanni Battista
Restoration and Survey of San Giovanni Battista

The architectural survey involves measuring the volumetric aspects of the building and describing it in its present condition with the traditional graphic tools of architecture: plans, elevations, sections, axonometric views.

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Survey and Restoration of the Church of Santo Gemine
Survey and Restoration of the Church of Santo Gemine

The church of Santo Gemine has been rebuilt several times, and is one of the oldest churches in San Gemini. Its history is not very clear prior to the 19th century. This renovation focused on: the façade and exterior perimeter of the church were surveyed, in the gardens adjacent to the church, five test pits have been excavated and the restoration of the façade commenced in 2005 and was finished in 2010.

 The church has been rebuilt several times, and is one of the oldest churches in San Gemini. Its history is not very clear prior to the 19th century.

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Restoration of Facade of the Oratory of San Carlo
Restoration of Facade of the Oratory of San Carlo

The façade of the church is in relatively good condition, but it’s due for a round of maintenance. This will include: cleaning the stone masonry; partial pointing of the masonry joints; and the removal of any inappropriate material, such as Portland Cement mortar joints that can, over time, cause damage to the church structure.

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Carsulae: Archaeological Excavation of the Public Baths
Carsulae: Archaeological Excavation of the Public Baths

As one of the principal archaeological sites in Umbria, Carsulae has been explored numerous times since the 18th century. The most important excavation, by Umberto Ciotti, took place between 1951 and 1972. After a hiatus of thirty years, a new campaign began with the excavation of the public bath area.

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The San Gemini and Narni Historic Archives Project 2013 - Ongoing
The San Gemini and Narni Historic Archives Project 2013 - Ongoing

Part of the work done by students in the paper restoration workshop involves material from the historic archives of the city of San Gemini and from the historic archives of the Diocese of the city of Narni. Besides educating students on the methods of paper restoration, part of the goal of the course is to help restore and preserve historic documents in these two archives.

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 Archaeological Ceramics Restoration Project 2010 - Ongoing
Archaeological Ceramics Restoration Project 2010 - Ongoing

As part of Workshop SG203B, students are involved in the study and restoration of archaeological pottery. They work on finds from classical and medieval periods coming from several sources: the excavation of the Public Baths in Carsulae, from recent excavations at the Palatine Hill in Rome, and the store rooms of the Archaeological Museum of Perugia.

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  • A: Historic Buildings
  • B: Archaeological Ceramics
  • C: Book Binding
  • D: Paper Restoration
  • E: Traditional Painting
  • F: Archeological Survey
  • Intersession Field Trip
  • Town San Gemini
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Session 1
June 1 – June 26, 2026
Program A: Historic Buildings
Program B: Ceramics
Program C: Book Binding

Intersession Preservation Tour
June 29 – July 8, 2026
Florence, Siena and Rome

Session 2
July 13 – August 7, 2026
Program D: Paper Restoration
Program E: Traditional Painting

 

New Program

Book & Paper Conservation School

Sept 2025 - May 2026

A nine-month graduate-level training program to teach all the basic skills necessary to be a professional book, paper, and archival material conservator.

 

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Associazione Valorizzazione Patrimonio Storico San Gemini
Associazione Valorizzazione Patrimonio Storico San Gemini
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Comune di  San Gemini
Comune di San Gemini
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Diocesi di Terni, Narni ed Amelia
Diocesi di Terni, Narni ed Amelia
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Soprintendeza  archivistica per  l’Umbria
Soprintendeza archivistica per l’Umbria
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Soprintendeza  Archeologica Belle Arti e Paessaggio dell’l’Umbria
Soprintendeza Archeologica Belle Arti e Paessaggio dell’l’Umbria
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Conservazione e Restauro dei Beni Culturali
Conservazione e Restauro dei Beni Culturali
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West Virginia University - Art History
West Virginia University - Art History
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