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Category Archives: Student Project

Beginner’s Luck

July 7, 2016by katherinevankirk Leave a comment

This week, I learned how to use the Art + Science lab’s camera that was modified for infrared imaging. Infrared imaging allows us to see the underlayers of a painting […]

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Art + Science Fellowship, Imaging, Student Project

Meet Olivia: Conservator-in-Training!

April 10, 2016by Diane Wu Leave a comment

Olivia Davalos Stanton followed a hot tip from her roommate and found her dream job. Her roommate was taking a course she was taking on the science of art materials. […]

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Outdoor Sculpture, Profiles, Student Project

Skin Care for Statues

December 20, 2015by Diane Wu Leave a comment

By Emily Farek If you’ve ever had a sunburn, you know your skin’s appearance can change depending on what exposure it’s experienced. Metal sculptures have a skin, too — it’s […]

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Chemistry, Conservation Treatments, Environmental, Outdoor Sculpture, Student Project

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