Public Lecture: Conservation Science in Thailand: Case studies murals and mosaics

Tuesday 14 March 2023 

Time: 5:15pm – 6:30pm

Location: Chisholm Theatre (305), Babel Building (139), The University of Melbourne

See: https://events.unimelb.edu.au/arts/event/27965-conservation-in-thailand

Join the Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation for a public lecture from 2 of our visiting scholars from the Faculty of Science, Silpakorn University, Thailand. Dr Nattawan Worawannotai, Faculty of Science, Silpakorn University and Asst. Prof Dr Sutinee Girdthep, Faculty of Science, Silpakorn University will share their recent research on:

  • Wiang Ta: Reconstructing the artistic and material record of a Thai Lanna tempera mural painting, Presented by Dr Nattawan Worawannotai, Faculty of Science, Silpakorn University.
  • A study of coatings for the mosaics on the Thai stupa Phra Maha Dhatu Nabhamethanidol and Nabhapolbhumisiri, Doi Inthanon National Park, Chom Thong, Chiang Mai, Presented by Asst. Prof Dr Sutinee Girdthep (Nan), Faculty of Science, Silpakorn University.
Image: Dr Nicole Tse. Source: University of Melbourne