Street art takes many forms, and the vibrant murals on the Berlin Wall both before and after its fall are expressions of people’s opinions. But there was often secrecy around the processes for creating the paintings, which makes them hard to preserve. Now, researchers reporting in the Journal of the American Chemical Society have uncovered information about this historic site from paint chips by combining a handheld detector and artificial intelligence (AI) data analysis.
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Hidden details of Egyptian paintings revealed by chemical imaging
On-site analysis of paint layering identifies history of alterations in ancient paintings.
UC San Diego receives 12-piece collection of mid-20th century Soviet art
Twelve pieces of art from the Soviet Impressionism and Socialist Realism periods will find a new home at the University of California San Diego, thanks to longtime Division of Arts and Humanities supporters Ann and Joel Reed.
Walls of Art Tell the Story of UCLA School of Nursing
Paintings bring the UCLA School of Nursing’s story to life in a way that engages and creates pride.