Earth & Fire: Contributions to the study of Italian terracotta sculpture
Lecture Theatre, Victoria & Albert Museum
Saturday 13 April, 10:30-4:30
This conference accompanies the V&A's exhibition, Earth and Fire, which
examines Italian terracotta sculpture between 1400 and 1600, including
works by Ghiberti, Donatello, Bernini and Canova. A panel of international
scholars and conservators will explore the themes of the exhibition, and
present the results of recent research. Topics will include:
- the changing use of the bozzetto or model from the 15th to the 18th centuries
- changes in sculptors' workshop practice
- what conservation can tell us about sculptors' working methods
- the materials and techniques of terracotta sculpture
Speakers:
Dr Paul Williamson
Charlotte Hubbard
Bruce Boucher
Anthony M. Sigel
Alfredo Bellandi
Dr Elena Bianchi Di Gioia
Dr Johannes Myssok
Tickets: £40, concessions available. Includes morning coffee, sandwich
lunch, afternoon tea and entrance to the exhibition. Contact V&A Box
Office, +44 (0)20 7942 2209.
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Rupert Shepherd
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Material Renaissance Project
Essex House
University of Sussex
Falmer, Brighton BN1 9QQ, U.K.
Tel. +44 (0)1273 872544 Fax +44 (0)1273 678644
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http://www.sussex.ac.uk/Units/arthist/matren/
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