Learning objectives
At the end of the course the student will acquire knowledge concerning the chromatographic techniques suitable for the micro-destructive characterization of the organic components constituting art and archaeological objects of art.
Particular emphasis will be given to the chemical constitution, source, production technique and analytical methods of examining the artists' binding media commonly used on both mouvable and immouvable heritage supports.
In particular the student will be able to be acquainted with the microchemical methods used for the characterization of pigments, binding media and corrosion/degradation products on different cultural heritage supports.
Prerequisites
general chemistry
Course unit content
Chemical and microscopic analysis of heritage materials
Full programme
chromatography
Chemical and microscopic analysis of heritage materials
a)Diagnostics for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage
b) Decay, materials and methods for the conservation-restoration of metal archaeological objects
PAINT TECHNIQUES
CHROMATOGRAPHY
PAINTING MEDIA
PROTEINACEOUS MEDIA
LIPIDIC MEDIA
SACCARIDE MEDIA
WAXY MEDIA
CHRACTERIZATION
CLEANING
PAINTING CLEANING
PAPER CLEANING
LABORATORY EXPERIENCES.
Bibliography
L. Campanella, A. Casoli, M.P. Colombini, R. Marini Bettolo, M. Matteini, L. M. Migneco, A. Montenero, L. Nodari, C. Piccioli, M. Plossi Zappala’, G. Portalone, U. Russo, M. P. Sammartino, Chimica per l'arte, Zanichelli editore, 2007
Teaching methods
Courses and seminars providing a basic understanding of the chemical methods of examining cultural work of art. Part of the course will be devoted to laboratory sessions .
Assessment methods and criteria
oral examination
Other information
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