Science in museum
From the introduction of scientific techniques in the study of work of art to a new museum practice
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From the introduction of X-rays and ultraviolet light in the examination of works of art in the early twentieth century, to today's use of electron microscopy and XRF imaging, science has played a vital role in the study of art materials and techniques.Over the last twenty years, the field of scientific research applied to cultural heritage has grown substantially, with scientists in museums and universities contributing advances in fundamental and applied research. Scientific information is now increasingly featured in museum exhibitions and programming, highlighting the need for an interdisciplinary approach and a close collaboration between art historians and scientists. The aim of this workshop is to provide an opportunity for exchange and discussion among museum directors, curators, conservators, and scientists on the challenges and possibilities for a comprehensive and innovative contemporary museum practice at the interface of science and art.
Thursday 19th September
10.00 Roberto ANTONELLI (Presidente Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei): Welcome addresses
10.10 Marco LEONA (Linceo, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York): Introduction
11.20 Coffee break
11.45 Massimo OSANNA (Direzione Generale Musei, Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali e per il Turismo): Introduction
Moderator: Francesca CASADIO (Art Institute of Chicago)
14.30 Robert VAN LANGH (Rijksmuseum): Introduction
Moderator: Antonio SGAMELLOTTI (Linceo, Università di Perugia)
16.10 Coffee break
16.40 Francesca CASADIO (Art Institute of Chicago): Introduction
Moderator: Marco LEONA (Linceo, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York)
18.20 Taco DIBBITS (Rijksmuseum): Comments and conclusions
Friday 20th September
10.00 Elena CARRARA (The Metropolitan Museum of Art): Introduction
Moderator: Ashok ROY (National Gallery, London)
12.00 Giorgio BONSANTI (Accademia delle Arti del Disegno, Firenze): Conclusions
Steering Committee: Elena CARRARA (The Metropolitan Museum of Art), Francesca CASADIO (Art Institute of Chicago), Virginia LAPENTA (Conservatore Villa Farnesina), Marco LEONA (Linceo, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York), Antonio SGAMELLOTTI (Coordinatore, Linceo, Università di Perugia), Robert VAN LANGH (Rijksmuseum and NICAS).