Join us for a virtual symposium on October 1 at 6 PM Central (RSVP required). Giovanni Verri, Conservation Scientist at the Art Institute of Chicago, will present his recent investigations and newest research into color on ancient statues. (This symposium will not be recorded)

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ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM:
It is well-established that ancient sculpture was painted, and that adding color was a finishing touch of artistic creation, with an immediate impact on ancient viewers. However, many questions remain about the extent of applied color. We do not fully understand the original appearance of most ancient sculptures. Dr. Verri will share insights into how ancient painters created their masterpieces, revealed by his research using visible-induced luminescence imaging. Dr. Verri’s research makes visible pigments that are otherwise invisible to the naked eye, yielding important new discoveries.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Giovanni Verri is a conservation scientist at the Art Institute of Chicago, and a leading researcher investigating the pigments applied to ancient sculptures. He holds a Ph.D in physics from the University of Ferrara, Italy, and an MA in conservation from the Courtauld Institute on Art in London. In 2007, he developed an imaging technique called visible-induced luminescence imaging. Using this new technique, he has mapped the presence of Egyptian blue, a very common blue pigment in antiquity.