In order to develop an integrated strategy for the conservation of the mosaic, the activities of the project included five major components—research, training, conservation treatment, dissemination, and monitoring.

Component One: Research

• Collection and review of all existing documentation on the mosaic and its conservation.
• Study of the mosaic's original materials and techniques.
• Environmental monitoring.
• Mosaic condition assessment (documenting the current condition of the mosaic in graphic, photographic, and written form).
• Study of the causes of deterioration of the mosaic.
• Discussion of conservation options.
• Development of a technique for the removal of the corrosion products (cleaning).
• Scientific research and testing of protective coatings for the mosaic.
• Study of ethical issues related to mosaic regilding.
• Development of a conservation plan.

Component Two: Training of Conservators

• Methods for removal of corrosion products.
• Application of the protective coating system.
• Long-term monitoring and maintenance procedures.

Component Three: Conservation Treatment

• Implementation of the conservation treatment of the mosaic.
• Recording of type, extent, and location of conservation interventions.

Component Four: Dissemination

• Preparation of didactic panels illustrating the objectives of the project to public on site.
• Dissemination of the scientific, conservation, historical, and art historical knowledge acquired during the project through professional articles, video, and presentations at conferences.
• Organization of a seminar on the project.

Component Five: Monitoring of the Mosaic

• Work with the Office of the President of the Czech Republic to create an effective program of monitoring and maintaining the mosaic.
• Re-evaluate the maintenance cycle schedule.
• Ensure that new developments in the coating industry are considered for the future.

Last updated: March 2009