Research, Art Expertise and Cultural Heritage Services
The Cercle d’Études Scientifiques Pierre Rayer develops interdisciplinary research and documentation for artworks, monuments, collections and cultural heritage projects. Each assignment is defined according to the object studied, the available documentation and the expected deliverables.
Fields of intervention
Documentary and historical research
Research in archives, libraries, catalogues, institutional publications and provenance records, with the identification and organisation of sources relevant to the work or monument studied.Universæ Analysis
Formal, geometric, proportional, historical and symbolic examination of artworks and architecture according to the Universæ Analysis methodology. Discover the methodology.High-definition infrared reflectography
Non-invasive technical imaging and the preparation of visual documentation using high-definition infrared reflectography. Explore the equipment and applications.Institutional and cultural programmes
Preparation of conferences, publications, exhibitions, cultural mediation and scientific or heritage projects developed with public institutions, associations and private collections.Collections and exceptional works
Structured documentary files combining object identification, high-resolution images, comparative material, historical references and clearly organised visual demonstrations.Publication and transmission
Editorial preparation of research results for academic, institutional or public audiences, including illustrated reports, digital resources and cultural presentations.A documented project process
- Definition of the question, object and available documentation.
- Identification of sources, images and technical requirements.
- Research, comparison and visual analysis.
- Preparation of a structured and illustrated deliverable.
- Presentation of the results and identification of further research.