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Rome and Florence 2005

In November of 2005 Michael traveled to Rome and Florence. His purpose was to research the painting styles of Renaissance masters, mosaic preservation, and mounting techniques used in Florentine museums.

Michael is examining one of his favorite Renaissance paintings, Simon Marini’s superb Annunciation.

Michael begins his study of mosaic preservation used in the Opera del Duomo museum in Florence.
The ceiling of Florence's "duomo" bapistery.

The only way to appreciate the mosaic ceiling of Florence's Byzantine inspired baptistery is demonstrated by Mike for his tour.

Michael is researching the mounting techniques used in the Opera del Duomo museum in Florence. The decorations are extremely heavy and therefore difficult to mount. They were once displayed in a bell tower outdoors but are now indoors for protection.
		This image depicts a mounting sample from which the decoration was removed

Paris 2004

In 2004 Michael traveled to Paris to research textile mounting and conservation at the Louvre.The following is an example he documented.
Michael is ready to begin a long day of research.		A pillow mount example, which Michael thoroughly studied and documented.

Los Angeles 2004

Michael designed and executed museum-quality mounts for extremely rare Chinese ceramics owned by a notable local collector.
		The mount is on the left; the ceramic is on the right.
The completed piece with the mount supporting the ceramic.

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