Develop laser technology applications in painting

Professor Warren S. Warren, who developed laser application technology to study melanoma, has just discovered a new application of lasers: discovering the mysteries beneath artworks without damaging them. paintings.

Professor Warren, an American, currently works at the National Gallery in London, England. When he saw the exhibition of "fake" art works, he realized that the art world has been using imaging technologies since three or four decades ago. So he began to investigate whether lasers could be used to safely detect the mysteries beneath the oil paint. So far, the answer is absolutely possible.

Professor Warren and other professionals at Duke University are part of the Biomedical and Molecular Center, finding they can use Warren's laser exploration technology to create a three-dimensional cross-section of the work. The art, allowing researchers to see the colors and layers of endeavor, and at some point can detect the origin of the material.

Puccio Capanna's Crucifixion.(Source: wikimedia)

The painting of Jesus crucified on the cross (Crucifixion) by Puccio Capanna in the 14th century is on display at the Museum of NC Art, the first painting tested by exploration pump laser technology .

The museum's director, William Brown, revealed a thick layer of blue paint on Madonna's gown. Usually, blue is finished with a less expensive azurite layer, covered with a thin layer of pearl that is more expensive than gold at that time. This shows that this is a really important picture, it can be a part of the post-altar painting in the Vatican.

For a long time, art conservation experts often use scalpels to remove tiny samples from the painting to learn more about both the painting and the materials used. But this method damages the picture and is limited to the point where the conservation expert can dig into the paint, such as the corner of the painting or the background.

Meanwhile, the laser exploration technology allows three-dimensional viewing of any part of the painting without using a chip. Researchers can zoom in or out, like watching a cake, and separating colors to see the first oil painting.

NC Museum director concluded with these techniques, we can understand the technology of creating oil paintings and can redraw the entire history of the world through technology and technological innovation. This will affect the economy and everything.