Behind the Scenes: Conserving Wood and Stone
13 September 2022
A look at the intricacies of wood, stone and polychrome conservation, through in-depth analysis of an Iranian artefact from the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA)’s collection.
In this video, the third in a six-part series, Wood and Stone Conservator at the Museum of Islamic Art, Stefan Masarovic, talks us through his work and the range of materials in his remit, focussing on a polychrome (multicoloured) statue head from 12th-century Rayy, Iran.
Documentary I 6 Episodes
MIA Conservation Series
Explore the captivating tale of preserving the Museum of Islamic Art's (MIA) collection in great detail.
Episode 1
Behind the Scenes: An Introduction to Conservation
Episode 2
Behind the Scenes: Conserving Metals and Jewellery
Episode 3
Behind the Scenes: Conserving Wood and Stone
Episode 4
Behind the Scenes: Conserving Books, Paper and Manuscripts
Episode 5
Behind the Scenes: Conserving Glass and Ceramics
Episode 6
Behind the Scenes: Conserving Textiles