In-person lecture
Date: April 26 (Saturday)
Time: from 2 PM to 6 PM
Workload: 4h
Job openings: 200
Location: Auditorium of the Ipiranga Museum
Free registration: From March 25th to April 21st in this link.
Science can be a great ally of museums in the preservation and understanding of historical works of art. This is what researcher Isabela Ferreira Sodré argues in her lecture. Watercolor and gouache paintings by José Wasth Rodrigues: materiality, technique and preservation.. At the event, she will present the main findings of her research on the paintings of municipal coats of arms belonging to the José Wasth Rodrigues Collection, held by the Museu Paulista of USP.
The research, funded by FAPESP, was conducted in a transdisciplinary manner, employing physicochemical methods to analyze the materiality of the works, identify the pigments used by the artist, and diagnose any degradation processes. The study brought new perspectives on the watercolor and gouache painting techniques applied in these works, in addition to contributing to conservation strategies for these pieces.
The lecture will address the importance of chemical characterization for the preservation of historical artifacts, the challenges in analyzing works on paper, and the impact of this study on understanding the material and technical aspects of the collection.
This event is part of the "Encounter with Research" cycle, an initiative of the Museu Paulista at USP (University of São Paulo) to bring the public closer to the research conducted using its collections. Throughout 2025, 12 monthly meetings will be held, always on Saturdays, bringing new perspectives on history and material culture.
