- Docente: Silvia Prati
- Credits: 6
- SSD: CHIM/12
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Teaching and Communication of Natural Sciences (cod. 5704)
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from Oct 17, 2022 to Dec 19, 2022
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student will be able to apply basic chemistry concepts such as solubility, polarity, kinetics of a reaction, pH, etc. to the context of chemistry applied to cultural heritage. Furthermore, the student will acquire knowledge on the types of diagnostic campaigns applied to the study of works of art aimed at studying authentication, dating, falsification, provenance or assessment of the state of conservation with the aim of acquiring knowledge and skills for scientific dissemination and communication. The group activities carried out in classroom will allow the student to develop skills for the organization of practical or theoretical teaching activities which, favor the teaching and dissemination of chemistry creating involvement with students and citizens.
Course contents
The artistic materials: chemical composition and properties
Basic chemistry concepts applied to the chemistry of artistic materials: solubility, pH, polarity, chemical reactions, light-matter interaction
Diagnostics applied to cultural heritage: the dissemination of authentication, dating, provenance and attribution studies
Readings/Bibliography
Slides delle lezioni
Testi di riferimento, non obbligatori:
Scientific examination for the investigation of paintings. A handbook for conservator-restorers. D. Pinna. M. Galeotti, R. Mazzeo (Ed). 2009, Centro Di, Firenze
Mills , R. White R. Organic material in museum objects , 2d ed.Oxford , Butterworth Heinemann , 1999
M.Matteini, R. Mazzeo, A.Moles. Chemistry for restoration, Nardini editore, Firenze 2016.
Teaching methods
The course will consist of classroom lectures with PowerPoint presentations, videos, individual and in groups exercitations
Assessment methods
The final exam consists of a discussion on the topics covered in class, aimed at the evaluation of the theoretical knowledge acquired during the course, the possession of a specific language and the acquisition of an organic vision of the topics covered in class.
Good or excellent grades can be achieved by students who demonstrate a critical knowledge of the subject, who are able to apply theoretical concepts to practical examples and make use of an appropriate language. Mostly mnemonic knowledge, limited abilities of synthesis and analysis and imprecise language lead to grades ranging from discrete to sufficient. Important gaps, inappropriate language, lack of an overview of the topics covered will inevitably lead to a barely adeguate grade or to a negative evaluation
Teaching tools
PC, projector, videos, quiz app, databases for bibliographic search
Office hours
See the website of Silvia Prati