Marta Kamińska

Old and modern methods of stained glass conservation and renovation, using as an example the stained glass depicting St Peter in the collection of the Collegium Maius of the Jagiellonian University in Kraków

Stained glass is exposed to a number of harmful chemical and physical agents. Considering its combined protective and artistic functions, materials used for stained glass production must have very good physical and chemical properties. Despite that, individual elements of stained glass often suffer irreversible damage. The present paper is aimed to present the development of conservation concepts with respect to this art discipline. The causes and types of damage to elements of stained glass are discussed. Various methods of conservation and renovation of stained glass since the 19th century to the present are covered. The analysis of selected treatment and stages of conservation works in view of their safety, effectiveness and influence on the artwork’s aesthetic qualities has been carried out. In addition, the results of tests of adhesives used for repairing damaged glass have been presented. Theoretical discussion is supported by practical examples of the use of some methods of conservation applied to the 17th-century stained glass with the image of St Peter, in the collection of the Collegium Maius of the Jagiellonian University in Kraków.
 

The phenomenon of violence against children is a serious social problem, and public awareness about the effects of violence for children remains at a low level. Children with vulnerable identity experience a developmental trauma that has a negative impact on the child’s development as well as on the functioning of adult life. Children who are abused with even more determination must fi ght for attention, recognition, dignity and, above all, for the right to be themselves. Th e issue of violence against children raises questions about who and how does it deal with the protection of victims of violence and the promotion of human rights, especially children’s rights? In what direction should social education develop so that the legal regulations are consistent with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the child’s situation and initiate appropriate assistance activities? What can adults learn from children? Answers to the above questions were given by a person who, through his activities in the “Ad Vocem” Foundation, works with (abused) people every day and who believes that listening to the voice of children is a way to understand what is important to them and what they need. Because – as she claims – knowledge and skills give a sense of security and courage for eff ective action.

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