Conservation Cart Talk | Structure of a Chinese Hanging Scroll
Schedule
Fri Oct 18 2024 at 12:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20560 | Washington, DC
Have you ever wondered what a Chinese hanging scroll is made from? Join one of our Chinese painting conservators to find out! Explore the components of a hanging scroll and the practical thinking involved in selecting mounting materials. Plus, you can see and touch the tools and materials used to mount and conserve Chinese paintings.
Accessibility: The public elevator in the West Building (Freer Gallery of Art) is out of service, so your route to the event location may take a few more minutes than usual. Use the accessible entrance at the corner of Independence Avenue and 12th Street SW, and follow the directions when you arrive. Get more accessibility details.
Image credit: National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, Department of Conservation and Scientific Research
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1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20560Event Location & Nearby Stays: