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On the Use of Optical Devices by Renaissance Painters - Part 2 of 5

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Learn more about the Sunday at the Met lecture series: http://www.metmuseum.org/events/lectures

Part of the World Science Festival held in New York City from May 28--June 1, 2008, the afternoon program explores the fascinating relationship between science and art. World-renowned scientists, including researchers from the Met and from Harvard University, a Nobel Laureate chemist, and a physicist, give talks concerning the application of scientific research on works of art. Marco Leona, David H. Koch Scientist in Charge, Department of Scientific Research, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, introduces the program.

Learn more about the World Science Festival:
http://www.worldsciencefestival.com/

On the Use of Optical Devices by Renaissance Painters
Charles M. Falco, professor, College of Optical Sciences, University of Arizona

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  • Increased accuracies in paintings are proof of lenses. Yet inaccuracies in Van Eyck's image is also proof of lenses. Almost as if the evidence is being picked to suit the thesis.

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