Academic thesis
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| Abstract: | The fragments of a mediaeval plaster floor originate from the former church of St Peter and Paul at Ohrdruf, Thuringia. They were found during an archaeological excavation in the courtyard of Castle Ehrenstein, Ohrdruf. Used as backfill in the subterranean crypt of St Peter and Paul it is assumed that these fragments were part of the floor inside this church, built around AD 1200 on this site. The fragments are made of white plaster screed with coloured incrustations showing geometrical and vegetal patterns. This diploma thesis outlines the manufacturing technique of the floor including similar plaster floors with incrustations and describes the present state of preservation of the fragments. Furthermore a concept of treatment in terms of conservation and restoration was developed and suggestions for an aesthetic presentation of the fragments were made. The concept of treatment was implemented on a selection of exemplary fragments. Afterwards these fragments were embedded to illustrate the concept of presentation. |
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