Scientific conference 'Physics of Light in Art'
Physicists and art historians together explored optical phenomena in paintings.
The 'Light and Shadow' exhibition served as a platform for an interdisciplinary conference. Physics opticians from Lviv University and art historians analyzed how old masters intuitively used optical laws. Research showed some Vermeer techniques correspond to modern photography principles. Taras Hrytsenko presented spectral analysis of pigments from collection paintings — results surprised even experienced scientists.
