How science preserves the masterpieces of the ancient world
In short: Discover how the Metropolitan Museum of Art uses scientific research to protect its permanent collection. This video follows a detailed case study of a Hellenistic funerary stele.
Scientist Marco Leona and research fellow Mark B. Abbe demonstrate the vital role of scientific analysis in the preservation and conservation of art. By examining a funerary stele that is over two thousand years old, they illustrate the technical methods used to maintain the integrity of ancient artifacts.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: The Department of Scientific Research at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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