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Friday, November 9, 2012 hours 11:15
The painted tombs of Tarquinia. Conservation, restoration and technical execution

Presentation of the book and of the no-profit cultural association "Amici delle Tombe di Tarquinia"

Friday November 9 2012, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. - Talking Corner

This meeting presents With the support of new and detailed archival research the conservation history of the painted tombs at Tarquinia from the first half of the 19th century to which date back the discovery of most of the tombs known today and the first measures of protection - up to modern times. During the meeting will be then discusses the advanced methods of conservation and development and the measures that have allowed the Superintendent to balance protection and use of the painted tombs. Finally, will be described the current methods of restoration and the study of the Scientific Laboratory of the Vatican Museums on the technique of execution of the different preparatory layers of the underground paintings. This book is a staple for those who will in the future work in the restoration and maintenance of the painted tombs and ensuring that this extraordinary cultural heritage can be transmitted to future generations.

Attending: Giorgio Bonsanti, former Professor of History and Techniques of Restoration, University of Florence; Luigi Dei, Professor of Chemistry, University of Florence; Adele Cecchini, Restorer and author of the book

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