Conservation 101
Head Conservator Nicol Anastassatou rearranges marble fragments at the Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth.
Photo: ASCSA, Nicol Anastassatou.
Join us for a free virtual talk on Wednesday, February 8, at 9 AM Central. This Virtual Symposium is free and open to the public.
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ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM:
What happens to an artifact after it is excavated? What technologies and methods can help preserve ancient artifacts? This talk will explore archaeological conservation including training, best practices, and real-world examples of conservation. Join Corinth Excavations Head Conservator Nicol Anastassatou for a look at archaeological evidence from Corinth, Greece, to learn how conservators prepare and preserve artifacts for future generations.
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ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Nicol Anastassatou is the Head Conservator of Corinth Excavations for the American School of Classical Studies, Athens, a position she has held since 2003. She holds an official license as Conservator for the Conservation of Antiquities issued by the Greek Ministry of Culture, num. 406. Nicol has been an instructor of conservation technicians and site/museum guards for the Greek Ministry of Education, General Secretariat of Lifelong Learning at the Public Vocational Training Institute of Nafplion, Argos and Corinth for over two decades. She obtained a diploma in Applied Arts (Stained glass artist and Mosaic artist) from the 2nd Technical and Vocational Educational School in Applied Arts, and later a full Diploma in Conservation of Antiquities and Works of Art at the Technological Educational Institution of Athens.
In previous roles, Nicol worked as a conservator for the Greek Ministry of Culture in several museums and sites on the islands of Delos, Santorini, Samos, Kithnos, Paros, Naxos and Mykonos, and was the Head of the Conservation Laboratory and Head Conservator for the Tholos, Stadium, and Greek Baths at the archaeological site of Epidauros.
SYMPOSIUM SPONSORS:
The Parthenon would like to thank the following organizations that provide underwriting support for its exhibition and educational programming, including Symposia, through grants and corporate partnerships with Centennial Park Conservancy. Individuals can support the Parthenon by making a donation or becoming a member of Centennial Park Conservancy. Learn more.
Humanities Tennessee, Amazon, the Sandra Schatten Foundation, HCA Healthcare Foundation, Tennessee Arts Commission, Hays Foundation, and Advance Financial Foundation
ADDITIONAL SYMPOSIUM SPONSORS:
Archaeological Institute of America- Nashville Society, Vanderbilt University, and Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation
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