Education Enrichment Series Titian Save Venice Conserving Six Masterpieces
Presented by Dr. Frederick Ilchman, Chairman, Save Venice Board of Directors; Dr. Davide Gasparotto, Save Venice Board Member and Chair of the Educational Resources Committee; Dr. Gabriele Matino, Save Venice Senior Researcher; Dr. Matthias Wivel, Head of Research at the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek; and Dr. Cleo Nisse, Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen.
During his career, Titian (1488/90–1576) produced some of the most groundbreaking paintings of the Renaissance, establishing himself as the most celebrated Italian artist of his time. Over the past fifty years, Save Venice has restored a number of his paintings. Generously sponsored by Christopher Todd Page, "Titian & Save Venice: Conserving Six Masterpieces" reveals remarkable discoveries from these conservation projects, offering fresh insights into the artist’s creative process and technique.
Recorded on November 19, 2025.
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Video Summary
AI GeneratedThis presentation introduces the book *Titian and Save Venice: Conserving Six Masterpieces*, detailing the intersection of art history and scientific conservation. It explores the restoration of six pivotal works from Titian's early career, emphasizing how technical analysis—such as infrared photography—reveals the artist's evolving techniques, workshop practices, and compositional planning.