CHE 123 - Chemistry of Art

3 Credit(s) DII

The application of chemical principles to art is explored. Background topics including light, color, pigments, dyes, paint and materials such as glasses, polymers and ceramics will be presented. Case studies in conservation, restoration and detection of forgeries will be examined. Cannot be taken for major credit in Chemistry. This course with CHE 120 satisfies the full-year sequence in a laboratory science. Two lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory per week. (Offered in even numbered years). Prerequisite: CHE 120 or the equivalent.