ARTH 026. Painting, Chemistry and Conservation

Cross-Listed: CHEM 003B.
This interdisciplinary course explores the intersection of chemistry with the visual arts. During the course of the semester we will learn about the materials available to artists, issues faced by museum curators and conservators, and some basic chemistry concepts related to these topics. Our exploration of the chemistry, and history, of art media will include labs that extend and enhance the lecture topics. Does not fulfill NSEP requirement.

Arts and Humanities. Natural science and engineering.
1 credit.
Eligible for GLBL-Core
Spring 2025. Reilly. Beaulac.
Catalog chapter: Art History
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/art-history

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