ARTH 026. Painting, Chemistry and Conservation


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


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