What is a traditional Chinese painting structure? Why is the mounting of a painting so important? Join us to learn more about the MFA’s history of preserving Chinese paintings from Jacki Elgar, Pamela and Peter Voss Head of Asian Conservation. Hear from two specialists—Jing Gao, Cornelius Van Der Starr Conservator of Chinese Paintings, and Hsin-Chen Tsai, associate conservator for Chinese Paintings—about their training, current projects, and how scientific analysis in conjunction with traditional mounting procedures can highlight artistic practice and artistry. They also discuss the future of the conservation profession.