Zakład Fizyki i Chemii

Chemistry was introduced in the program of training conservators of works of art at the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow in 1952, and general physics at the beginning of the 1 960's. At first, due to the lack of staff members and a laboratory — the institute made use of the help of the Mathematics-Physics-Chemistry Department and the Institute of Physics of the Jagiellonian University. Today, the Department of Conservation of Works of Art has its own staff and laboratories. The program of teaching these subjects was outlined, adapted to the needs of conservators of works of art. The equipment of the laboratories today makes it possible to conduct research on works of art in a wide range.