| The deadline for the submission
of abstracts is 30 November 2007
We are happy to host the upcoming 9th International Art Conference
in Jerusalem on Non-destructive Investigation and Analysis. The
success of twenty years of Art conferences throughout Europe has
set the background for Art2008. The main objective of Art2008 is
bringing together experts in non-destructive evaluation and material
analysis with professionals from the fields of preservation of cultural
heritage, archaeology, art history and architectural researchers
of ancient structures.
Non-destructive methods of analysis have become a routine in many
areas of technology, engineering and medicine. With a growing number
of application areas, non-destructive analysis found its way into
the world of art and archeology. Its advantage over sampling is
obvious in the cases of unique objects of cultural heritage. Continuous
improvement of sensitivity and reliability has caused non-destructive
investigations to become a preferred approach even in cases where
microanalysis sampling is permitted.
Many non-destructive techniques and evaluation methods applied
in the natural sciences offer advantages to cultural heritage preservation.
The synergy between experts will lead to the continuous development
and adjustments of new scientific methods and their application
in the fields of preservation, reconstruction and diagnostics of
museum and archeological objects.
Conference topics:
• Techniques to measure and evaluate environmental
damage and degradation processes (on stone, leather, parchment,
paintings, wood, ivory, bone, metals, glass)
• Measurement of the extent of damage caused
by (corrosion; atmospheric pollution; biodegradation)
• Development of analytical techniques for the study
of the composition and decay of museum objects (ion beam
analysis; irradiation and diffraction techniques; radiography and
tomography; fluorescence spectroscopy)
• Measuring the effectiveness of newly developed
protection, preservation and conservation procedures (slowing
deterioration and damage; innovative coating; proper storage conditions
and controlled environment: temperature, humidity, lighting, gas
composition)
• Techniques to identify materials, provenance of
raw materials and production details of objects (origin
and supplies; studies of ancient production techniques; identify
trade routes)
• Authenticity and authentication of art and archeological
objects (questions of origin; identification of fakes and
forgeries), investigation and verification of ancient recipes (ancient
manufacturing techniques; classification of artifacts; carbon 14
dating; DNA methods applications)
• Special case studies relating to the technology
applied to artifacts and structures that emphasize ancient Israel's
contribution to world heritage (Jewish, Christian and Islamic)
We look forward to your attending Art2008 and participating in
its high level scientific program and entertaining social and cultural
events. Israel provides the unique atmosphere of a modern vibrant
society existing alongside the archeological and historic sites
and the climax is Jerusalem, the City of King David. We see the
conference as a milestone event for the conservation and preservation
of the spiritual heritage of Israel for the benefit of humanity.
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