Museums around the world are increasingly turning to radiology departments in their quest to investigate treasures that are both ancient and fragile. Advanced digital imaging and 3D CT are being used extensively to determine the age, authenticity, composition, and origin of these artifacts.
"We hope this course will inform the audience about the growing application of advanced CT and digital imaging techniques for the noninvasive investigation of historic art treasures," Daly told AuntMinnie.com.
The information obtained from these investigations increases understanding of the techniques and skills developed by the artists and artisans who created these treasures many centuries ago, he continued.
"We are very pleased that J.P. Brown, Regenstein Conservator at the Field Museum in Chicago, will participate and will share his experience in the educational role of advanced imaging technologies at art museums and institutions," Daly said.
