Symposium: Science and Innovation for the Study and Conservation of Works of Art , Oct. 7, 8, and 10
Attend a free public three-day symposium on "Science
and Innovation for the Study and Conservation of Works of Art." The
symposium takes place at a different venue each day. Monday, Oct. 7 at the
Italian Embassy, Washington, D.C.; Tuesday, Oct. 8 at the National Academy of
Sciences, Washington, D.C.; Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Metropolitan Museum of
Art, New York City.
Chemistry, materials science, and nanotechnology are
intertwined with the modern practice of art history, archeology, and art
conservation.
Over three days in Washington, D.C. and New York City,
this symposium will explore the latest advances in scientific research devoted
to the field of cultural heritage, focusing on the contribution of Italian
researchers and on Italy-U.S. collaborations.
Italian investigators and their American collaborators
will present the latest scientific techniques for cultural heritage research
and discuss Italy-U.S. collaborations and scientific exchanges in this field.
The scope of work is wide-ranging: from non-destructive investigations in situ
to nanotechnology for wall-paintings consolidation; from laser ablation for
sculpture cleaning to mass spectrometry for the identification of organic
residues in archeological material; from imaging spectroscopy for the characterization
of illuminated manuscripts to new sensors for studying museums' climate.
Register: http://ow.ly/pvO2H
Program Details: http://ow.ly/pvO4B
Event Website: http://ow.ly/pvO5T
Alana Quinn
Senior Program Associate
Cultural Programs (CPNAS)
National Academy of Sciences
2101 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Telephone: (202) 334-2415
Fax: (202) 334-1690