147 Concluding remarks widely-used technique especially in Naples and Apulia (Lecce). This is all we know so far. However, the wealth of information that was gained from the close analysis of the retables provides a valuable basis for future research. The project Reflecting on the years of the ICWL project since 2002 and the results achieved, the most striking aspect is the positive cooperative, international approach. The ICWL took place annually, with each workshop lasting two weeks. As usually 15-25 participants attended the workshop, the project reached many individuals over the years. Students worked under the mentorship of professors from different universities, providing them with a great learning opportunity. Organising the on-site working space, assigning tasks and responsibilities, dealing with diverse conservation‐restoration problems, and taking part in the complex decision‐making process are just some of the challenges the participants of the ICWL faced each year. Another important aspect of the workshops was the opportunity to share knowledge and experiences, establish professional contacts, meet new people and form friendships.103 The workshop being conducted in English also gave participants the chance to practise the language and enhance their vocabulary and oral expression. Open discussion, opinion-forming, and the development of concepts thus served as the basis for an academic training workshop, a platform for intercultural conservation debate, and a training programme to gain practical experience in the field of heritage conservation, whilst at the same time contributing to the preservation of the cultural heritage on the island of Lopud. Investigating and treating the retables in this context was a challenging, ongoing process. As only limited progress was possible during of the annual two-week working periods, the team had to divide the treatment into distinct steps while maintaining a cohesive overall approach. The positive side effect of this periodical work was the chance to evaluate the results of previous measures as well as to correct and adjust the proposed concept. The approach of minimising reconstructive measures and instead fo-
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