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Recent scientific discoveries in Johannes Vermeer’s Mistress and Maid put perennial misunderstandings about the masterpiece to rest
Mistress and Maid stands out among the paintings of Johannes Vermeer for its large figures set against a plain background. The relatively simple… Read more »
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State-of-the-art technology seen at CYBATHLON Wheelchair Series Japan 2019, and more to come in 2020
The CYBATHLON Wheelchair Series Japan 2019 was held in May, welcoming eight teams from Russia, Switzerland, Hong Kong and Japan,… Read more »
How did Hokusai intend to depict Mount Fuji? Determining the sequence of impressions of the ‘Red Fuji’ Japanese woodblock print
Japanese woodblock prints, albeit not considered ‘proper’ art, were very popular during the Edo Period. Designs often evolved… Read more »
Unveiling the invisible – mathematical methods for restoring and interpreting illuminated manuscripts
When an old painting shows signs of decay, most people’s instinct would be to restore it, so as to bring it closer to how it… Read more »
Let’s talk more about volcanic hazard maps
Erupting volcanoes can pose many hazards, including volcanic ash, lava flows, pyroclastic flows and lahars. Associate Professor… Read more »