Conservation — Where Art and Science Meet exhibit closes Sept. 3

The Conservation — Where Art and Science Meet exhibit will close Monday, Sept. 3.   The exhibit, hosted in the Colonial Williamsburg DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, brings guests face-to-face with the little seen activity of art conservation. It brings together history, art and science. Professional conservators are the reason so many antique pieces of art exist today.   The exhibit takes museum visitors behind the scenes of conservation as they see the creation of objects, how the environment affects them and finally how they are conserved. Conservators analyze the works of arts and document evidence that will guide their efforts to restore the piece.   "Our conservators are among the very best in their profession," said Ronald Hurst, vice president of collections, conservation and museums, in a press release. "Their dedication and expertise are evidenced by the superior care and treatment afforded the thousands of antiques and works of art in the collections."   Guest will also learn about the tools that conservators use, such as microscopy, infrared light spectroscopy and X-radiography among others. They will also receive tips on caring for their own valuables and how they can use the conservation principles at home.   The Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg is at 326 W. Francis St., Williamsburg.   For more information on the museum and its programs, call 757-220-7724 or visit history.org and click DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum under Museums at the top of the page.

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