Information about the publication:
Title: “Workshop for Conservation of Roman and Late Roman Pottery from Stobi (2010 -2014)”
Authors: Silvana Blazhevska, Angela Pencheva, Biljana Jankulovska-Peeva, Jovan Radnjanski, Goce Pavlovski, Kalina Stoyanova
Chief Editor: Angela Pencheva
Scientific Editors: Silvana Blazhevska, Krassimira Frangova
Technical Illustration: Alexander Manev
Graphic design: Kalina Stoyanova
Copy Editor: Julia Irons
Date: December, 2016
Format: E-book
ISBN 978-619-90783-0-3
Edition: First
Length: 88 pages
Language: English
Publisher: Balkan Heritage Foundation
Place: Stara Zagora
Availability: Free Download
Abstract
This publication showcases 21 exemplary outcomes from the Balkan Heritage Field School project “Workshop for Conservation of Roman and Late Roman Pottery from Stobi,” conducted by the Balkan Heritage Foundation, Bulgaria, in collaboration with the National Institution Stobi, North Macedonia. Over its initial five years, the Workshop has achieved significant advancements in the conservation and restoration of pottery artifacts. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the conservation techniques and methodologies employed, highlighting the challenges faced and innovations realized during the process. It also offers contextual introductions to the archaeological and historical significance of the restored artifacts, thereby enriching readers’ understanding of Stobi’s cultural heritage. Accompanying the discussions is a catalog featuring 21 distinct vessels, complete with concise descriptions, photographs, and technical drawings. This publication serves as an invaluable resource for scholars, conservators, and anyone interested in the preservation of Roman and Late Roman cultural heritage.