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Beneath the Surface: Using Science to Discover the Hidden History of Paintings

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Mar
12

Monday

10:30AM

Beneath the Surface: Using Science to Discover the Hidden History of Paintings

Location: Grossmont Healthcare Center Auditorium

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Monday, March 12
10:30 a.m.

Painting conservators use examination techniques such as infrared reflectography and x-radiography to illuminate how artists created paintings and to reveal past treatments. Alexis Miller, Chief Conservator of Paintings, discusses the various investigative techniques used by the Balboa Art Conservation Center and shows examples from the Museum’s collection.

Sponsored by the Arts Education Council

FREE

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Date:
March 12, 2018
Time:
10:30 am
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Grossmont Healthcare Center Auditorium
9001 Wakarusa Street
La Mesa, CA 91942 United States
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