Science in Art: The Chemistry of Art Materials and Conservation

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12 h
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  • 6 Sequences
  • Introductive Level
  • Starts on October 7, 2019
  • Ends on November 27, 2019

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Syllabus

  • Understanding of materials used to create art
  • Science behind human perception of art
  • Techniques used to conserve and date art objects
  • How art fakes and forgeries are detected

Prerequisite

None.

Instructors

Henry DePhillips

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