Maurizio Seracini
Art Investigator | Emerging Technology Breakthroughs
Most recently at TED in 2012.
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Maurizio Seracini is a pioneering art investigator who uses cutting-edge engineering and medical technologies to unravel centuries-old mysteries about masterpieces. His innovative techniques, including infrared scanning and X-ray analysis, have revealed hidden details and underpaintings in works by da Vinci, Michelangelo, and other Old Masters. Seracini's keynotes demonstrate how emerging technologies can transform our understanding of the past, inspiring audiences to apply interdisciplinary problem-solving to unlock new insights.
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The secret lives of paintings
Art history is far from set in stone. Engineer Maurizio Seracini spent 30 years searching for Leonardo da Vinci's lost fresco "The Battle of Anghiari," and in the process discovered that many paintings have layers of history hidden underneath. Should they be part of the viewing experience too?
1 talk, all in 2012
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