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Marble experts in Kiel - Workshop at the Graduate School
Topics like marble architecture in the Roman Empire and the discovery of ancient quarries, as well as the use of natural scientific methods for tracing the origins of white marble, were discussed during the workshop. The support of the Antikensammlung of the Kunsthalle (collection of antiques at the art gallery) even allowed a practical part: Stonemason Christoph Kronewirth demonstrated how to carve the valuable building material. The final highlight of the program was an excursion to Lübeck’s UNESCO heritage.
The participants used the opportunity of the conference to talk about their projects. “The workshop was a great forum for meeting experts working in the same field”, says Natalia Toma. She also got in contact with some people who might be helpful for her PhD project. It is about the trade of marble components and its impact on architecture and appearance of Roman cities from 1st to 3rd century aD.
Dust and splinters: Stonemason Christoph Kronewirth demonstrates the carving of marble.
Text and photos by Jirka Niklas Menke