African Art - CT Scanning of Malian Antiquities Lecture - Feb 28, 2008
Received through email and had to share this event! Looks VERY interesting!!
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From: Linda O. Morgan
To: Institute of African American Affairs Events
Sent: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 4:40 pm
Subject: Invitation to Slicing Through Time: CT Scanning of Malian Antiquities on Thursday, February 28, 2008
New York University Institute of African American Affairs
and
Museum for African Art
present
Time Lines New perspectives on Contemporary & Traditional African Art
2008 Lecture Series
Thursday, February 28, 2008
6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m
Slicing Through Time: CT Scanning of Malian Antiquities
Little is known about the great 12th-15th century figurative terra cotta sculptures from the Inland Niger Delta of Mali. Belgian radiologist Marc Ghysels will demonstrate how noninvasive CT scanning can shed light on Malian antiquities as well as on other works of African art. The presentation shows how CT scans sometimes reveal details about materials, processes of production, and restoration. Dr. Ghysels is joined by Kristina Van Dyke, Associate Curator for Collections at the Menil Collection, Houston.
All remaining lectures will be held at 19 University Place, Room 102
Please note that a photo i.d. is required at the security desk.
All lectures are free & open to the NYU Community and general public.
Visit www.africanart.org for more info.
