Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong Museum of Art｜“Zoom-in Chinese Painting and Calligraphy” Talk Series —— Beyond and Within: Scientific Approach to the Study of Chinese Paintings

Description

Ever wondered how science helps us explore and conserve art? In this talk, Dr Nadia Lau, Curator (Chih Lo Lou) of the Hong Kong Museum of Art, and Ms May Long, Assistant Curator I of the Conservation Office, explore how they explore the museum’s Chinese painting collection through both artistic and scientific lenses. They will introduce traditional materials, as well as the scientific techniques and knowledge behind conservation, offering audiences an insider’s look at the meticulous work that keeps these cultural treasures alive.

Speakers: Dr Nadia Lau, Ms May Long

Language: Cantonese

*Enrolment is not required. The Hall will be open for admission 15 minutes before the talk commences. Limited seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The “Zoom-in Chinese Painting and Calligraphy” Talk Series brings together various experts, scholars, and collectors, to discuss and explore the rich diversity and allure of Chinese paintings and calligraphy.