Pavement, Pots & Pigments:

Applied Geology in Cultural Heritage

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Yorkshire Philosophical Society

Lecture

Dr Ruth Siddall, UCL

23rd May 2023, 7.00 pm

Yorkshire Museum

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Abstract

Applied geology is a poorly recognised discipline in the UK. However, a great variety of geologically derived materials have and are being used in art, architecture and functional design. This talk will present the author’s experience of applying geological techniques and experiences to the analysis of archaeological and art historical cultural materials.