Centre international d'étudesNothing begins life as a relic. This day-long conference will explore the processes surrounding the creation of relics, their significance in history and antiquarianism, and the various ways they have been venerated, interpreted, and preserved over centuries. Central to this is the idea of sanctity...
This virtual seminar (the last in a series* of 4 virtual seminars on the History and Identification of Pigments to be offered in November) introduces three of the main instrumental non-destructive techniques routinely used to identify pigments on works of art – scanning electron microscopy energy...
This virtual seminar (the third in a series* of 4 virtual seminars on the History and Identification of Pigments to be offered in November) on Zoom introduces the techniques involved in identifying pigments visually with the aid of a polarising light microscope. The different optical properties of...
This virtual seminar (the second in a series* of 4 virtual seminars on the History and Identification of Pigments to be offered in November) discusses the pigments used in painting from the early 18th century onwards, introducing their chemistries, production methods and dates of use. The palettes...
This virtual seminar (the first in a series* of 4 virtual seminars on the History and Identification of Pigments to be offered in November) discusses the pigments used in painting from prehistoric times until the early 18th century, looking at their chemistries, sources and production methods. The...
This course will look at aspects of museum lighting related to conservation, visibility, display, access and sustainability. On the first day we will explore: Defining and measuring light levels and light exposure The effect of light on objects and the assessment of light sensitivity Light levels...
This two-session virtual course (spread over 2 days at 9am BST until approx. 12pm BST each day) will discuss Integrated Pest Management, Trapping and Monitoring, and how to control Insect Pests. An Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme can only be effective if there is an understanding of which...
This presentation discusses the use of ErYAG lasers to remove aged bronze paint repairs from gilded surfaces. Gerry Alabone will address the common conservation challenge of removing darkened old bronze paint repairs from sensitive oil gilded surfaces which have similar solubility parameters, thus...
Digital microscopy is a technique that allows for quick and straightforward microscopic observation and imaging, using dedicated instruments that display a live image on a screen. This presentation will introduce digital microscopy as a routine tool for heritage science, and explore the hardware and...
This presentation discusses the use of ErYAG lasers to remove aged bronze paint repairs from gilded surfaces. Gerry Alabone will address the common conservation challenge of removing darkened old bronze paint repairs from sensitive oil gilded surfaces which have similar solubility parameters, thus...