Art Study Center Seminar: A Closer Look at the Forbes Pigment Collection

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Harvard Art Museums

Free

In the foreground of this image are several jars of pigments. A figure standing in a hallway in the background.

Join conservation coordinator Alison Cariens for an exploration of the history of the pigments in our famed Forbes Pigment Collection.

Registration required

  • Specific dates
मंगलवार, जनवरी 7 – शुक्रवार, जनवरी 17

Free admission, but registration is required. You can register by clicking on the event on this form, beginning on Tuesday, January 7.

Cost

This Event is free!

स्थान

  • In-person only.

Harvard Art Museums
32 Quincy
Cambridge, MA 02138
संयुक्त राज्य

Neighborhood

Neighborhood 9

Dates and Times

शुक्रवार, जनवरी 17 11AM – 12PM

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the program to allow sufficient time to sign in at the Art Study Center reception desk (Level 4), and be prepared to present a photo ID.

Additional information

Join conservation coordinator Alison Cariens for a closer look at pigments in our famed Forbes Pigment Collection. We’ll discuss the history of the collection, the function of the materials within our conservation labs, and the significance of the collection as a “library of color.” Together, we will also delve into the story behind each featured pigment and discuss how each lends a unique window into the history of human creativity.

Free

In the foreground of this image are several jars of pigments. A figure standing in a hallway in the background.

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Last updated जनवरी 6, 2025.