Barry David Daly MD, Moderator: Research Grant, Koninklijke Philips NV

Barry David Daly MD, Presenter: Research Grant, Koninklijke Philips NV

Vahid Yaghmai MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Jonathan P Brown MS, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

1) To describe the use of advanced imaging techniques in the non-invasive investigation of historic art treasures and related benefits for both research and educational activities at museums and art institutions.

In recent years museums worldwide have sought to partner with radiology departments in the non-invasive investigation of ancient and fragile treasures. Advanced digital imaging and 3D CT have been used to determine the age, authenticity, composition and geographic origin of these artifacts, to investigate their internal contents, and to detect prior structural damage and hidden repairs. The subject material of this course includes a diverse range of significant artifacts such as Egyptian and Peruvian mummies, Mesoamerican and Chinese ceramics, Mesopotamian stucco art, Judaic tabernacles, European medieval religious artifacts, Renaissance paintings, Stradivarius violins and Japanese wood sculptures. Some conservators now have access to 3D imaging software at museums or may conduct remote collaborative analysis of cases with radiologists via cloud-based 3D servers. The speakers include two radiologists with extensive experience in the technical approach to imaging these treasures and a senior conservator at the Field museum who will provide an expert's perspective on the research and educational value of the findings.

Daly, B, Daly, B, Yaghmai, V, Brown, J, The Role of Advanced Imaging in Unraveling the Secrets of Ancient Art and Artifacts.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14002162.html