The Monastery of Saint Catherine in Sinai: Conservation of the Sixth-Century Mosaic of the Transfiguration

A lecture by archeologist Roberto Nardi, founder of the Centro di Conservazione Archeologica and the Archaeological Institute of America Kress Lecturer 2010-2011, who will present the fascinating story behind the conservation of the delicate jewel of early Byzantine art.

Remarks will be presented by Dr. Zoe Kosmidou, Minister Counselor, Cultural Affairs, Embassy of Greece and USA Office Director Hellenic Foundation for Culture and Prof. Mohamed Helmy ElBorai, Cultural Counselor and Director, Embassy of Egypt, Cultural & Educational Bureau.

The Monastery of Saint Catherine in Sinai

St. Catherine's Monastery is a Greek Orthodox monastery on the Sinai peninsula at the foot of Mount Sinai in Egypt. One of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world, St. Catherine's incorporates the burning bush seen by Moses and contains many valuable icons. Above the monastery is Mount Sinai, where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God. Because God spoke to Moses in these places, this area is sacred to three world religions: Christianity, Islam and Judaism.

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Roberto Nardi received his degrees in archaeology from the University of Rome, and in conservation of archaeological materials from the Istituto Centrale per il Restauro, Rome.  In 1982 he founded the Centro di Conservazione Archeologica (CCA), a private company carrying out public commissions in the field of conservation of ancient monuments and archaeological sites. He has directed over 50 projects and courses in 14 countries and has developed projects for the Getty Conservation Institute and for the Packard Humanities Institute, with special reference to mosaics conservation. He has published 80 technical articles and served as an Associate Professor at the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage (ICCROM). He is a Fellow of the International Institute for Conservation (IIC), and vice president of the International Committee for the Conservation of Mosaics (ICCM).  Roberto Nardi is a Kress Lecturer at the American Institute of Archaeology for 2010/2011.

The Monastery of Saint Catherine in Sinai:
Conservation of the Sixth-Century Mosaic of the Transfiguration
Monday, March 26, 2012 at 7:00PM     

LOCATION
Auditorium - Embassy of Italy
3000 Whitehaven Street NW
Washington, DC 20008

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