Join conservator Kate Smith in making the invisible visible! As part of our new Art + Science Pathway, eight objects across our galleries are accompanied by images of their X-radiographs, which have given clues to conservation staff about how the works were made and how they have changed over time. Smith will look closely at three of these objects in this fascinating talk. TAKE A CLOSER LOOK: + Introducing the Art + Science Pathway: https://harvardartmuseums.org/article/introducing-the-art-science-pathway + Art + Science Digital Tool: https://harvardartmuseums.org/tour/art-science + Paul Gauguin, French, "Poèmes Barbares," 1896. Oil on canvas. Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Bequest from the Collection of Maurice Wertheim, Class of 1906, 1951.49. https://hvrd.art/o/229043 SPEAKERS: + Kate Smith, Conservator of Paintings and Head of Paintings Lab, Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies; + Moderated by Soyoung Lee, Landon and Lavinia Clay Chief Curator, Harvard Art Museums.   Timestamps: + 00:00 Introduction by Soyoung Lee + 03:19 Introductio to Straus Center for Conservation & Technical Studies with Kate Smith + 05:34 The Art + Science Pathway tour at the Harvard Art Museums + 08:26 Paul Gauguin's "Poèmes Barbares" (1896), 1951.49. An X-radiograph of this painting reveals a different image below the surface. + 10:27 Horus falcon wearing crown of Upper and Lower Egypt with Uraeus, mid-7th to late 6th century BCE (1943.1118). Radiography uncovered small bones, likely from a bird, encased in this bronze falcon. + 11:55 Mirror, China, 20th-century pastiche using 3rd–2nd century BCE components (1943.52.157). An X-radiograph shows a highly decorated cast surface of a bronze mirror hidden beneath ornamentation in precious materials. + 13:41 Online materials to learn more about the Art + Science Pathway + 15:09 Q & A with Kate Smith + 27:00 Discoveries from X-radiograph of François Boucher's "Pompadour at Her Toilette" (1750), 1966.47. This talk is part of the series Fresh Perspectives, an initiative that centers the role of the museumgoer. Like talks in the ReFrame series, these programs highlight diverse voices and broad interpretations of difficult histories and untold narratives. This approach encourages visitors to consider alternative ways of understanding an object, culture, or theme. --- All images and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners and this channel does not claim any right over them. Copyright Disclaimer: Any use of copyrighted content on this channel constitutes “fair use” pursuant to 17 U.S. Code § 107 as it is utilized for the purpose of criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Video Thumbnail Image: (Left) Paul Gauguin, French, "Poèmes Barbares," 1896. Oil on canvas. Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Bequest from the Collection of Maurice Wertheim, Class of 1906, 1951.49.; (Right Top) X-radiograph of Paul Gauguin, "Poèmes Barbares," 1896.; (Left Bottom); Paul Gauguin, "Passing (Escape)," 1901, Pushkin Museum. Recorded November 1, 2022. © President and Fellows of Harvard College. For questions related to permission for commercial use of this video, please contact the Department of Digital Imaging and Visual Resources at am_divr@harvard.edu.