The science and artistry behind Renaissance Venetian color
In short: Discover how science and art history intersect in this lecture exploring the material reality of color in Renaissance Venice, presented in conjunction with the World Science Festival.
This presentation examines the intersection of art history and conservation science through the lens of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. Featuring textile historian Elena Phipps and Barbara Berrie, a senior conservation scientist from the National Gallery of Art, the session investigates the physical properties and scientific composition of color used in Venetian Renaissance works.
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