Bridging the Gap: Synergies Between Art History and Conservation

Collaborative research across diverse fields of expertise and institutional boundaries can lead to new insights and hence dust off long-held beliefs. Although challenging, pursuing this goal can yield surprising results when accomplished. This volume of peer-reviewed essays and poster texts is the result of the international conference Bridging the Gap: Synergies between Art History and Conservation, held at the National Museum, Norway, in November 2023. The essays explore artworks created over a span of more than 1,000 years, discussing topics ranging from abstract concepts to molecular details. The research presented in this anthology originates from small-scale collaborations within museums to larger projects involving specialists from museums, universities and research institutions.