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Project titleSepulchral culture in the course of history
Field: Vocational Education and TrainingAction: Learner and
Staff Mobility
Lead organisationName: Fachschule Steintechnik MünchenLocation:
Munich, GermanyWebsite: http://www.fs-stein-muenchen.de/
PartnerCimitero Acattolico per gli Stranieri al Testaccio,
Italy
Students in Germany were given the opportunity to travel to Rome
to study among ancient tombs and monuments, to learn about ancient
craftsmanship and little-known aspect of European cultural
heritageThe study of sepulchral culture – the artwork and
craftsman-ship found in cemeteries – is a course component at the
Vocational College for Stonemasons and the Stone Sculptors in
Munich, Germany. Students had the opportunity to study and work on
the restoration of ancient tombs and monu-ments at the historic
Cimitero Acattolico per gli Stranieri al Testaccio in Rome,
Italy.
The project coordinator, Clemens Sohmen, explained:
‘ This project focused on a special area of cultural heritage
that stretches from ancient to modern times – sepulchral culture.
This reflects a region’s particular culture and religious mindset,
as well as its relationship to history and social attitudes.’
Through gaining hands-on experience among some of Rome's tombs
from antiquity until modern times, students could better understand
and appreciate how these ancient designs have influenced modern
stone craftsmanship.
‘It is so great to have the opportunity to study our culture in
other cultural horizons – and to bring our own ideas for our work
to life,’ said student Albert Stabl. Florian Lieb, another student,
noted: ‘I would participate again, if possible. We learned so many
new things; it was a wonderful experience.’
Bringing the past to life through exchange also pulls people
together. ‘It is a beautiful feeling to move and work actively and
practically in Europe, to work together in an environment of
professionality, joy and enthusiasm,’ said the project
coordinator.
Sohmen is certain that the exchange will continue, helping to
broaden the horizons of more student sculptors and stonemasons and
ensure that Europe’s rich history of sepulchral culture is never
lost.
New lease of life for Europe’s sepulchral heritage
Photo: © Clemens Sohmen
Participants:56
Countries:2
EU grant:€ 113,782
Project duration:2015-2017
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