It aims to illuminate how non-Romans adapted to increasing contact with Rome and negotiated their place in the emerging Roman state. She will be starting her masters in art conservation at Queens University from September 2018. His main interest is the study of ceramics, with particular focus on the Protohistoric and Archaic periods in central-southern Italy. The organisation supported conservation at Pompeii with funding from American Express and the Samuel H. Kress Foundation. Allied bombing in 1943 struck the on-site museum and severely damaged several houses. Parrish is also an assistant field supervisor at the Gabii Project. (2005-2006) and the Samuel H. Kress Foundation Paired Fellowship for infrared reflectograms, x-radiographs), and pigment analyses are just a few of the resources that have been made available on the site in support of the mission of the Kress Foundation to advance the study, conservation, and general knowledge of European art. In addition scientific research is underway so that suitable methodologies can be identified to conserve Herculaneum's wall paintings, plasters, mosaics, wooden features, structures, etc.[17]. In 2003, visitors took two frescoes off a wall in the House of the Chaste Lovers in Pompeii. Sarah A. Buchanan is an Assistant Professor at the School of Information Science & Learning Technologies (iSchool) at the University of Missouri. Besides working on the Venus Pompeiana Project he also works as a topographer on the Gabii Project. (Today, one third of the site remains underground.) The conservation of Pompeii is a duty that the government of Italy has to every Italian and to the whole world, he said, adding that a few years of lots of money is not enough to save Pompeii. The focus, he stressed, must be on continual, painstaking maintenance. His research focuses especially on first millennium BCE Italy, and combines formal architectural study, stratigraphic and archaeometric analysis in the field and lab, and digital techniques of recording and visualization of ancient remains and artifacts. Emerging conservation professionals develop skills, hands-on experience, and confidence within asupervised environment. On the night of 24 August 1943, British RAF bombers intending to attack the rail yard and steelworks in neighboring Torre Annunziata dropped several bombs on the site's southwest corner, resulting in the destruction of the site's antiquarium. After the 1980s, the materials used in reconstruction were replaced by modern alternatives which would not react adversely with the original structures and artworks. It has overall responsibility for caring for both ancient cities, managing the sites, conserving them, removing plants, providing security to prevent further theft, administering tourist entry into the area, and reconstructing various buildings. Feral dogs were particularly an issue in Pompeii. WebThe Kress Conservation Fellowship program provides competitive grants to cultural institutions and conservation facilities to sponsor supervised post-graduate fellowship Prior to joining the Venus Pompeiana Project, he worked in Pompeii with the Freie Universitt Berlin (Stabian Baths) and with the Universit degli studi della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli (Sanctuary of Apollo). But regulating tourist movement will not be easy, Dr. De Caro added, noting that switching to a more structured system would generate opposition from transport providers and tour companies, not to mention tourists. A similar usage was made of bones: they would often be arranged together as composites of bones of several individuals, even combining those of children with adults and giving some two left feet. WebThe Environmental Archaeology of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Grants are awarded to projects that create and disseminate specialized knowledge, including archival projects, development and dissemination of scholarly databases, documentation projects, exhibitions and publications focusing on art conservation, scholarly publications, and technical and scientific studies. Tourism has created positive and negative effects for the site. He obtained a BA from the same institution, with a thesis on the building phases of the Curiae Veteres sanctuary that sparked his interest in Roman architecture. The other, no less important, objective was to provide a unique opportunity to offer training to graduate art conservation students in the study and conservation of Old Master paintings. Cited by lists all citing articles based on Crossref citations.Articles with the Crossref icon will open in a new tab. For a complete list, seeFellowship Partners. See individual fellowships to learn how to apply.*. Marcello Mogetta (PhD, Michigan) is Assistant Professor in the Department of Ancient Mediterranean Studies at the University of Missouri-Columbia. xXn8+ C-2(II ,Y(6%WKQD?wtc$/}{yQdZ/E1W1ai*a Visitors on Via dell' Abbondanza in Pompeii. Not long ago, the ancient Roman site was neglected and crumbling. But if tourists are allowed to concentrate in the few most famous parts of the ancient city, then they could cause damage. The Anglo-American Project currently undertakes minor excavations, such as the House of the Surgeon at Pompeii (at the cost of 10 million euro a year), which are still allowed. 1730-35 (Infrared Reflectogram). Explore the legacy of Samuel H. Kress Foundation through an interactive timeline. One of the first items on the agenda was to protect what had already been excavated. Follow this link to view the complete list. The National Gallery of Art serves the nation by welcoming all people to explore and experience art, creativity, and our shared humanity. endobj 2 0 obj <> 2020-05-08T11:56:30-07:00 [33 0 R 36 0 R 38 0 R 40 0 R 41 0 R 42 0 R 43 0 R] George Mason University, Related Exhibitions: endobj To learn about our use of cookies and how you can manage your cookie settings, please see our Cookie Policy. Born in Naples in 1974, I hold degrees in Conservation of Cultural Heritage from the University Suor Orsola Benincasa of Naples and in Classical Archaeology from the University of Basilicata. The Kress Collection encompasses more than 3,000 works of European art, and is distinguished for its abundance of Italian Renaissance paintings. I then completed the post-graduate program in Archaeology at the University of Basilicata, Matera, with a thesis on one of the cemeteries of Difesa San Biagio. Another problem the sites face is the passage of seeds in regions traversed by tourists. Opportunities for professional presentations and public outreach activities. is a long-standing member of the Managing Committee for the American He added that the park became an autonomous entity a few years ago, which means that it can now keep all of the revenues from ticket sales (adult entry costs 15 euros, roughly $16.50). 44 0 obj The goal, said one expert, is to strike a balance between tourism and preservation. In 2009, nearly 2.1 million people visited. Matt Harder is a Ph.D. By 2018, that figure had risen to more than 3.6 million, an increase of more than 70 percent. Nearly 2,000 years have passed since Pompeii and its surroundings were buried under ash and rock following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. My research interests is in Roman pottery, with a focus on transport amphorae and black gloss ware, in ancient restoration. 31 0 obj All told, the project has allowed more than 130,000 square feet of the ancient city to be restored and opened (or reopened) to visitors, including the estate of Julia Felix and some three dozen other buildings. A special commissioner was appointed to oversee improvements, but he was later accused of corruption, overspending and even damaging parts of the site. Sculpture Garden All Rights Reserved. Explore artworks conserved within the Kress Program. application/pdf These focus on removing the forces that attack the sites, as well as restoring the damaged artifacts and preventing further destruction. Pompeii and the Roman Villa: Art and Culture Around the Bay of Naples (2008). The full $37,000 must be allocated as a fellowship stipend. 23 0 obj Art History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Serious excavations began in Herculaneum by 1738 as a result of the accidental discovery of four statues at the dig site of well in 1711, and later in 1748. In 2016, he participated in the Italian-Greek mission in Fests (Crete), and was a member of the team excavating the NE slopes of the Palatine in Rome from 2014 to 2016. The Kress Program in Paintings Conservation has also supported publications in the field of Italian paintings history, technology, and conservation treatment, which are available on this site. The eruption obliterated the towns but in doing so, was the cause of their longevity and survival over the centuries. <>/Metadata 2 0 R/Outlines 5 0 R/Pages 3 0 R/StructTreeRoot 6 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> Eligible organizations will use theKress Foundations online, View the Kress Collection Curated Gallery, the project history to date (if applicable), the IRS determination letter of 501(c)3 status for the organization that will receive and administer the funds, curriculum vitae for principal investigator(s), conference, workshop, exhibition, or publication schedules. [13] While the existence of these bombs poses a threat to future archaeologists, the procedures which military engineers frequently employ to excavate and defuse them are often invasive and have the potential to cause damage to archaeological remains.[14]. Weve denounced them I dont know how many times, but theyre still there, Mr. Messina said of the unauthorized guides, who often lead very large groups and continue to operate in the park despite an official ban. Some observers worry that Pompeii could slide back into disrepair. For additional press information please call or send inquiries to: 2020-05-08T11:56:30-07:00 Both cities have rich histories influenced by Greeks, Oscans, Etruscans, Samnites and finally the Romans. Her other books include The Villa dei Papiri at Herculaneum: Life and Afterlife of a Sculpture Collection (2005); The Victorious Youth (1997); Classical Bronzes: The Art and Craft of Greek and Roman Statuary (1996); Greek Bronze Statuary: From the Beginnings through the Fifth Century B.C. Antonio Irlando, an architect and the director of the Osservatorio Patrimonio Culturale, a cultural heritage watchdog group, says that revenue from ticket sales must be supported by additional funds from the government. Visitors were invited to re-arrange them to form their own messages. There would have been wine to drink, and fresh figs, apricots and walnuts to savor. Henri de Saint-Blanquat identifies thirty-one plants in Pompeii, which, after growing in patches of bare earth, grow outward and attack the surrounding buildings, as well as dislodging tiles and mosaics. 34 0 obj At one extreme, we have the nightmare scenario of the site being wrapped in cotton wool and accessible only to the privileged, Professor Beard wrote in an email. Additionally, modern technology is used to help in conservation; in 2006, a laser survey was created of the Forum complex, allowing a three-dimensional, digital reconstruction. Explore paintings that have been studied and conserved within the Kress Program. Working closely with the directory and the conservator of the gallery, as well as all of the other experience at Mount Allison, inspired and confirmed her passion for art conservation. endobj An For his MA thesis, he is conducting research on altars from several Hellenistic sanctuaries in Lazio, Abruzzo, Molise, and Campania. For a list of my publications see: orcid.org/0000-0003-0290-2799. <>17]/P 22 0 R/Pg 34 0 R/S/Link>> Restore content access for purchases made as guest, 48 hours access to article PDF & online version. Past and future projects will continuously be updated on this site. The Samuel H. Kress Foundation devotes its resources to advancing the history, conservation, and enjoyment of the vast heritage of European art, architecture, and archaeology from antiquity to the early 19th century. Institutions must submit an LOI by the deadlines above in order to apply for a Conservation grant in the designated cycle. My passions include studying ancient women and Italian archaeology. Mattusch 52 PLACES AND MUCH, MUCH MORE Follow our 52 Places traveler, Sebastian Modak, on Instagram as he travels the world, and discover more Travel coverage by following us on Twitter and Facebook. The tourist experience will be critical to Pompeiis future, perhaps just as much as excavations have been the defining feature of the sites recent past. Workers stabilized stone walls and buildings, restored frescoes, and installed new drainage systems to divert rainwater. A interim or final report is due from the host institution in September of the year following the award. Her MRP focused on Samnite building activities at the Temples of Apollo in Pompeii and Cumae. This figure looks set to increase, as a result of the revival that the site has undergone in recent years, thanks to generous funding from the European Union and the work of the Great Pompeii Project, which has enabled the reopening of a large number of domestic properties and indeed entire urban quarters which had been closed for decades. WebSupport for conservation treatments is generally limited to works from the distributed Kress Collection, and is typically coordinated through the Kress Program in Paintings Summer Triclinium of House V, 2, 15, 1914, Atrium of the House of the Centenary, 1901, Peristyle with fountain in the House of Marcus Lucretius, Peristyle with fountain in the House of Marcus Lucretius (Detail), Lararium of the House IX,1,7, Pompeii,1903, Thermopolion (fast food stall) in the alley of the rooster, Fountain with head of Mercury on Mercury Street, Portal of a patrician house on Augustus Street, Tomb with covered niche and planter with garland, Lararium in the House of L Caecilius Jucundus, The Genaeceum (Women's Quarters) of the House of Sallust (VI 2, 4), Thermopolium in the Alley of the Pharmacist, Atrium of the House of the Ancient Hunt (Detail), Atrium of the House of the Prince of Naples, Fountain of the House of C. Virnius Modestus (IX 7, 16), Colonnade of the House of Cornelius Rufus, Lararium of a family altar, seen in situ after excavation, House of Aulus Vettius, Pompeii, c36-39 CE, 1895, Lararium of the House of Paccius Alexander (IX 1, 7). 1975. Explore the legacy of Samuel H. Kress Foundation through an interactive timeline. Can a Restored Pompeii Be Saved From Clambering Tourists? The eruption had disrupted many of the building's foundations, while initial excavations left them unstable and vulnerable, and exposing them further to the elements exacerbated the deterioration process. As stated by Henri de Saint-Blanquat: The city's second existence began with its gradual rediscovery in the 18th century. Working with the custodians of Kress Collections across the country, the Kress Program in Paintings Conservation identifies works that require or would benefit from treatment and comprehensive technical analysis, and which lend themselves to conservation in an instructional setting. He has done fieldwork at Rome (S. Omobono; Regia), Gabii, and Francavilla Marittima and published on various aspects of the pottery assemblages recovered from these sites. WebThe Kress Program in Paintings Conservation has also supported publications in the field of Italian paintings history, technology, and conservation treatment, which are available The ancient city was included in the 1996 World Monuments Watch by the World Monuments Fund, and again in 1998 and in 2000. This website was created to house and freely share the reports, images, technical studies, and scholarship gathered over more than 30 years of research and conservation treatment. Webkress pompeii conservation project. Open access examination reports, technical images (e.g. And the behavior of visitors to the ancient city has long been troublesome. The resulting report warned that a considerable number of other buildings were also at risk. See individual fellowships to learn how to apply. In Fall 2018, Francesca will begin a Masters in Public Administration at Dalhousie University. However, the increase in site usage necessitates more attention to be paid to conservation. Planning Preservation In Pompeii: Revising Wall Painting Conservation Method And Management Only when a protective agent (lampblack) was applied were they able to survive in the open. Nearly 2,000 years have passed since Pompeii and its surroundings were buried under ash and rock, following the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. The conservation of Pompeii is a duty that the government of Italy has to every Italian and to the whole world, he said, adding that a few years of lots of money is not enough to save Pompeii. The focus, he stressed, must be on continual, painstaking maintenance. 3 0 obj Within a supervised environment, new conservators can develop the specific skills, the hands-on experience, and the confidence on which to base a future career. Carol C. Mattusch Enter and exit from 7th Street, Constitution Avenue, or Madison Drive. 6th St and Constitution Ave NW In 1996, the organization claimed that Pompeii "desperately need[ed] repair" and called for the drafting of a general plan of restoration and interpretation. National Gallery of Art 5 Howick Place | London | SW1P 1WG. <> Register to receive personalised research and resources by email. 3 _.h"h|f_KDL 5~t@ With generous support from the Kress Foundation, hundreds of paintings from the dispersed Kress Collection have been examined and conserved at the Conservation Center of the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University. His research interests include cultural interaction in Pre-Roman and Roman Italy, the role of material consumption in the construction and expression of social identities, and digital tools in archaeology. In 2012, a 10-year project began installing protective roofs, removing existing moisture and researching the chemical structure of ancient plasters. 1 Since 2013, he has been a ceramicist for the Gabii Project and scientific collaborator of the Museo Civico di Tolfa. Formerly a research fellow in the Department of Ancient Mediterranean Studies at the University of Missouri, Columbia, and a research associate of the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology, he has worked as topographer for the SantOmobono Project in Rome, as well as topographer and trench supervisor for the Mt. Visitors on Via dell' Abbondanza in Pompeii. AppendPDF Pro 6.3 Linux 64 bit Aug 30 2019 Library 15.0.4 He graduated from the University of Palermo (2004) and specialized in classical archaeology in Matera with a thesis on the Castrum of Metaponto (2008). The goal, he added, should be to better regulate the movement of tourists through the site. Preventive conservation and planned maintenance, overseen by the Great Pompeii Project, represent the first response. Keep me logged in (not suitable for shared devices). 1 0 obj And sign up for our Travel Dispatch newsletter: Each week youll receive tips on traveling smarter, stories on hot destinations and access to photos from all over the world. Follow this link to view the complete list. <>1]/P 6 0 R/Pg 34 0 R/S/Link>> Some of the damage is inevitable, however, much of it can be mitigated through conservative and restorative intervention. Our job is the find the right point in between.. 25 0 obj endobj The old reconstructions are being gradually replaced. [9][10] The most significant bombing damage occurred between 13 and 20 September 1943, as part of the Allied effort to defend the Salerno beachhead which had been established by the success of Operation Avalanche from an Axis counterattack. Pompeii and Herculaneum were once thriving towns, 2,000 years ago, in the Bay of Naples. 6 0 obj A starter kit for escaping into the world. The project has also led to archaeological discoveries: a treasure trove of amulets; a horse still wearing its bronze-plated saddle; a fresco of Narcissus staring at himself in a pool. Sufficient and qualified supervision and mentoring. endobj While both areas have guards, many artifacts still find their way to the illicit antiquities market. Hundreds lived on the site, inadvertently damaging footpaths, roads and walls, as well as proving aggressive towards some tourists. I earned a BA in Cultural Heritage Sciences and an MA in Classical Archaeology from the University of Bari, specializing in the study of transport amphorae from the ancient town of Egnazia, on the Adriatic coast of Apulia. His research focuses on the relationship between archaeological contexts and ancient numismatics, the interpretation of coins from excavation, monetary circulation in antiquity, and ancient trade.

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