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Gallery Conversation: The Lost Artistry of Ancient Greek and Roman Painters

Mon, Oct 21 | 2:00–2:45

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  • Free with museum admission; no registration required.


Ancient Greek

Join conservation scientist Giovanni Verri on a quest for the remnants of color on Greek and Roman sculpture.

Ancient classical sculpture was embellished with paint, which is now almost entirely lost. Only through cutting-edge scientific evidence can we reveal the invisible, find evidence of original paint, and re-imagine the glorious beauty of our colorful past. 

about the speaker

Giovanni Verri is a conservation scientist in the department of Conservation and Science. His research interests include the development and use of scientific analysis to investigate the original appearance of the ancient artifacts created by the civilizations surrounding the Mediterranean basin.

what to expect

The group will meet in Gallery 151 in the Ancient Greek and Roman collection, and will be led to several artworks in that area. Spaces are relatively confined, and there will be limited seating. ASL interpretation and/or assisted listening devices are available upon request at museum_interpretation@artic.edu.

Assisted listening devices are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Requests must be made at least two weeks in advance. 

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