Rattan: A New Look at a Centuries-Old Material

A climbing palm of tropical Southeast Asia, rattan has supplied material over the centuries for everyday objects and artworks. What is the surface made of? What are the unique characteristics of rattan? Examining laboratory analysis from electron microscopy, confocal laser scanning, and stereo-microscopy, this lecture focuses on rattan’s lustrous surface and material stability.

Hanna M. Szczepanowska

NTU CCA Singapore

2018-08-25T15:30

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Topical Seminar: On Rattan - Lecture: Rattan – A New Look at a Centuries-Old Material - Dr Hanna Szczepanowska from NTU CCA Singapore on Vimeo.

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