- Docente: Rocco Mazzeo
- Credits: 6
- SSD: CHIM/12
- Language: English
- Moduli: Rocco Mazzeo (Modulo 1) Marco Leona (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Ravenna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Science for the Conservation-Restoration of Cultural Heritage (cod. 8537)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student will acquire knowledge concerning the micro-chemical, optical and FTIR microscopy methods suitable for the micro-destructive characterization of both the organic and inorganic 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' pigments 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;- be acquainted with the most advanced sample preparation techniques used in the optical and micro-FTIR microscopy characterization methods.
Course contents
Analytical sequence, Structure of paintings, Sample preparation, Optical microscopy with applications to cultural heritage materials, Raman and FTIR spectroscopy and FTIR Microscopy, Polarized light microscopy, x-ray diffraction and x-ray fluorescence with applications to cultural heritage materials, Spot and staining tests, Case studies
Readings/Bibliography
- D. Pinna, M. Galeotti, R. Mazzeo (Ed.); Scientific examination for the investigation of paintings. A handbook for conservator-restorers, 2009, Centro Di, Firenze (Italy)
- S. Prati, E. Joseph, G. Sciutto, R. Mazzeo ; New advances in the application of FTIR microscopy and spectroscopy for the characterization of artistic materials. Accounts of Chemical Research 792-801, June 2010, Vol. 43, n.6.
- E.L. Kendix, S. Prati, R. Mazzeo, E. Joseph, G. Sciutto, C. Fagnano; Far infrared spectroscopy in the field of cultural heritage, e-Preservation Science, 2010, 7, pp.8-13
Teaching methods
- Courses and seminars providing a basic understanding of the chemical methods of examining cultural property.
- Half of the course (24 hours) will be devoted to laboratorysessions where learners will practice with portable XRF, optical microscopy, FTIR and micro-FTIR, spot and staining tests applied to heritage materials.
Assessment methods
Oral examination
Teaching tools
Computer projector, PC, overhead projector, laboratory hands-on
Office hours
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See the website of Marco Leona