Art Historian's Cool Job - Using Technology to Uncover Hidden Masterpieces

Discover the fascinating world of art history and technology in this 32-minute video featuring Maurizio Seracini, a pioneering engineer and art historian. Learn how cutting-edge techniques like infrared, ultraviolet, and X-radiation are used to uncover hidden details in masterpiece paintings by artistic geniuses such as Leonardo da Vinci. Explore the intersection of science and art as Seracini reveals previously invisible elements like puppy dogs, elephants, and churches in famous works. Gain insight into the innovative methods used to study over 2,500 works of art and historic buildings, including pieces by Botticelli, Raphael, and Caravaggio. Delve into the ongoing scientific search for Leonardo's long-lost mural "The Battle of Anghiari" and understand how modern technology is revolutionizing our understanding of art history.