Artificial Art – why sometimes scientists prefer replacements instead of original art objects
31 May 2007 - 2 June 2007
Austria
Such a phantom objects may be called “sensors” if they sense risks better than art objects, “simulation materials” if they experience damage during analysis or “dosimeters” if they indicate what would happen to the original.
This aspect of conservation of artworks is the topic of a strategic workshop organised by COST in Ohrid (Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia) from 31 May 2007 to 3 June 2007.
This very special research field is of high practical importance to all experts caring for museum collections as they will learn from the effects on the materials, which are similar but not identical to real art. The results may demonstrate the consequences of bad treatment or they could explore the potential of advanced techniques, all without having to cut a piece from a Rodin sculpture or destroying half of van Gogh’s master painting. And still: the success of laboratory experiments depends on how close the “fakes” are designed to match reality when replacing unique artefacts.
About 50 experts from 21 countries will reflect on: how to bring a precious “Leonardo” into the next century unscathed. The workshop brings together the key players in the field: analytical chemists, physicists, material scientists, conservators and object owners. By comparing the different developments and products issued recently, in Europe and abroad, future common strategies can be tailored to save artworks from daily risks and ease their struggle for survival.
“Europe has invested in this field of research for the last 10 years and many products are close to application. They just need one more push to become important for daily routine in museums”, Piotr Swiatek, Science Officer at COST is pleased to underline the close connection between research projects funded by the European Commission and COST workshops.
“Art and Science need the perfect interface for success”, this comment is describing the view of the organising committee and its leading scientist, Hannelore Roemich, from New York University, who supports the efforts of her European colleagues.
Maridea Petrova, the local organiser is proud to announce Ohrid as the workshop location. Ohrid is located in the Southwest part of FYR of Macedonia on the shores of the Lake Ohrid. Thanks to its cultural and natural heritage of outstanding values, it has been designated as a World Heritage Site under the patronage of UNESCO, testifying continuous cultural life in the course of 6 millenniums, including the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Slavic periods.
More information:
http://www.cost.esf.org/index.php?id=1182(opens in new window)
This aspect of conservation of artworks is the topic of a strategic workshop organised by COST in Ohrid (Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia) from 31 May 2007 to 3 June 2007.
This very special research field is of high practical importance to all experts caring for museum collections as they will learn from the effects on the materials, which are similar but not identical to real art. The results may demonstrate the consequences of bad treatment or they could explore the potential of advanced techniques, all without having to cut a piece from a Rodin sculpture or destroying half of van Gogh’s master painting. And still: the success of laboratory experiments depends on how close the “fakes” are designed to match reality when replacing unique artefacts.
About 50 experts from 21 countries will reflect on: how to bring a precious “Leonardo” into the next century unscathed. The workshop brings together the key players in the field: analytical chemists, physicists, material scientists, conservators and object owners. By comparing the different developments and products issued recently, in Europe and abroad, future common strategies can be tailored to save artworks from daily risks and ease their struggle for survival.
“Europe has invested in this field of research for the last 10 years and many products are close to application. They just need one more push to become important for daily routine in museums”, Piotr Swiatek, Science Officer at COST is pleased to underline the close connection between research projects funded by the European Commission and COST workshops.
“Art and Science need the perfect interface for success”, this comment is describing the view of the organising committee and its leading scientist, Hannelore Roemich, from New York University, who supports the efforts of her European colleagues.
Maridea Petrova, the local organiser is proud to announce Ohrid as the workshop location. Ohrid is located in the Southwest part of FYR of Macedonia on the shores of the Lake Ohrid. Thanks to its cultural and natural heritage of outstanding values, it has been designated as a World Heritage Site under the patronage of UNESCO, testifying continuous cultural life in the course of 6 millenniums, including the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Slavic periods.
More information:
http://www.cost.esf.org/index.php?id=1182(opens in new window)
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