Escola de Artes e Ofícios Thomaz Pompeu Sobrinho: contribuições para a preservação do patrimônio material e imaterial cearense

Abstract

This research seeks to instigate a reflection on the importance of preservation, maintenance, construction and application of knowledge related to heritage education and teaching in the area of conservation and restoration, in order to boost the formation of individuals with specific skills and competences, which can offer the necessary theoretical and practical support, thus avoiding irreparable damage to the assets that are under its responsibility and contribute to the preservation of the important characteristics of the historical and cultural heritage of its people. The research focuses on the teaching and development of areas related to conservation and restoration in the State of Ceará, having as object of study the Escola de Artes de Ofícios Thomaz Pompeu Sobrinho (EAOTPS), an institution active in teaching the area and which remains as one of the few cearenses of its kind that seek training in restoration and conservation of tangible and intangible heritage, and training through heritage education, offering specific courses for training professionals, valuing, researching, maintaining and recovering the cultural heritage of cearense.