Conservation Cart Talk | The Science of Ink
Schedule
Fri Jan 23 2026 at 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20013 | Washington, DC
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Cost: Free; No registration requiredDiscover the science and history behind East Asian inks with conservation scientist Jennifer Giaccai. Explore traditional methods for making ink sticks and learn what current research reveals about these materials and their role in centuries-old artistic practices. Examine ink sticks and their ingredients up close, and see how modern analysis sheds light on ancient artistry.
Image Credit: Department of Conservation and Research, National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution
Caption: Microscopic view of soot, an ingredient in East Asian inks.
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