Between Materials and Meanings: Research at the Interface of Chemistry and Art

A scientific approach to artworks that focuses on pigments, dyes, binders, and techniques reveals traces of their makers, their origins, and the worlds that valued them. At The Metropolitan Museum of Art, scientists, art historians, and conservators work together to uncover these stories. Science can help reveal the hidden materials, techniques, and histories behind works of art. Drawing on research at the Met, this talk shows how scientific analysis can reveal what lies beneath an artwork’s surface, illuminating artistic practice, cultural exchange, and the link between materials and meaning *Registrants will receive a QR code to access the campus. Speakers

• Marco Leona, Head of Scientific Research, The Metropolitan Museum of Art