In situ: Technical Imaging for Art and
Archaeology
Call for contributions – deadline 30 November 2009
Tuesday 15 July 2010
BP Lecture Theatre
Admission free, booking advised
Imaging techniques play an increasingly important role in the
study, preservation and documentation of art and archaeology. They
provide spatial information, are non-contact and non-invasive and
can often be used in situ – a significant consideration when
examining large or immovable objects. Imaging techniques can map
the distribution of original or added materials, reveal the
condition of objects and provide a record for future reference.
Imaging can also inform sampling strategies and, when sampling is
impossible, can be crucial in the characterisation of
materials.
The Department of Conservation and Scientific Research at the
British Museum, with support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation,
is hosting this symposium to discuss current practice and
developing technologies for technical imaging in situ using
portable equipment. Recent technical developments in the field will
be discussed, together with the application of imaging techniques
to specific case studies.
The meeting will be of interest to museum scientists,
conservation scientists, conservators and curators. The symposium
will be conducted in English, and will include both oral and poster
presentations.
Call for contributions
Abstracts for oral and poster contributions are invited on:
- Development of novel portable imaging techniques
- Advance in existing portable imaging techniques
- Photo-induced luminescence techniques
- Image processing for data interpretation
- Application of imaging techniques to case studies
Abstracts should include:
- Full title of paper or poster
- Full name(s), postal address(es) and email address(es) of the
author(s)
- A summary of the contribution in no more than 300 words
- Whether intended for oral or poster presentation
The deadline for submission of abstracts is 30 November 2009.
Potential authors will be informed if their contribution has been
accepted by 31 January 2010.
Please send abstracts to Dr Giovanni Verri
imaging@bm-mellon-symposia.org.uk
Booking information
Booking will open in late 2009. To register interest in this
event and to be added to the mailing list, please email imaging@bm-mellon-symposia.org.uk
Supported by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation