Science Meets Art: Investigating Pigments in Art and Archaeology

Thursday, 3 June 2010

• Tea: 17.30
• Lecture: 18.00
• Reception: 19.00
• Admission: By free ticket.
  Events Department, Geological Society 020 7432 0981 or email events@geolsoc.org.uk

One of the first chemists to apply Raman microscopy in analyzing and identifying pigments in works of art, Professor Clark will explore how this powerful technique has helped in the restoration, conservation and dating of artworks of all kinds and in the detection of forgeries.

• Venue: Geological Society Lecture Theatre, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BG.
  See map of Burlington House.
• Speaker: Professor Robin Clark CNZM FRS
  Sir William Ramsay Professor Emeritus University College London