The aim is to communicate fundamental knowledge of the theoretical principles underlying analytical techniques and the specialist vocabulary used in their application to the study of artistic and archaeological artefacts
Course Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of materials and artistic techniques used in art history
Teaching Methods
Lectures with slides, recorded video lessons, and practical lessons in the laboratory
Assessment Methods
Face-to-face oral examination on the topics covered in class and in the recorded video lessons
Texts
Notes, slides presented and discussed in class, and recorded video lectures.
The programme for non-attending students is the same. The video lessons will contain all the information covered during the course. Note: there are no books or monographs that can satisfy the requirements of an introductory course in analytical diagnostics for cultural heritage. To explore and clarify some of the technical concepts that will be covered in class, I suggest a couple of texts that describe (among other things) some investigation methodologies.
- Campanella et al, Chimica per l'arte, 2007, Zanichelli (Chapter 1 pp. 1-42 and only techniques discussed in class) - Gilberto Artioli, Scientific Methods and Cultural Heritage: An introduction to the application of materials science to archaeometry and conservation science, 2010, Oxford (Only techniques discussed in class)
Contents
The course provides an introduction to scientific methods applied to the study, conservation and enhancement of tangible cultural heritage. It will offer an overview of the potential areas of application of scientific technologies in the field of cultural heritage, with the aim of providing students with the skills necessary to collaborate effectively with specialists in scientific disciplines. The knowledge acquired aims to complement and reinforce humanistic education
Course Language
Italian
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SCHEDULE FOR IN-PERSON LECTURES:
Wednesday, 29 October Friday, 31 October Monday, 3 November Wednesday, 5 November Monday, 10 November
