L3：
讲座
1. What is the lecture mainly about?
The damaging effect of autoradiography on pigments in Rembrandt’s paintings
Conflicting results obtained from different methods of analyzing Rembrandt’s works
Scientific efforts to protect Rembrandt’s works from deterioration
Scientific techniques that helped to reveal Rembrandt’s working methods
2. According to the professor, what was the original reason for the investigation into Rembrandt’s paintings?
To test the authenticity of paintings that had been attributed to Rembrandt
To analyze the composition of the pigments Rembrandt used in his paintings
To discover modifications Rembrandt made in the course of his painting
To determine the typical procedure Rembrandt used when planning a painting
3. According to the professor, what is autoradiography able to reveal about a painting that regular X-rays cannot?
The materials from which pigments were made
The presence of darker shades under the surface
How colors in the painting have changed over time
The condition of the canvas
4. What are two aspects of Rembrandt’s method that the professor says were confirmed by the analysis?（多选题）
The use of a preparatory painting that showed dark and light areas
The division of the painting into separate sections
The use of a full palette of colors throughout the painting process
The use of a sketch on paper to guide the painting process
5. Why does the professor mention the French partner Cezanne?
To show how French and Dutch painting developed along similar
To provide a contrast to Rembrandt’s method of painting
To show how Rembrandt’s influence continued after his death
To support the idea that Rembrandt was a greater innovator
6. Why does the professor say this:
To imply that researchers used autoradiography somewhat recklessly in the investigation
To stress the importance of preparation in the science of art examination
To emphasize the extraordinary nature of the research into Rembrandt’s works
To point out the limitations researchers faced when they analyzed Rembrandt’s art
