4.5 ECTS; 2º Ano, 1º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 TP + 2,0 OT , Cód. 938021.
Lecturer
- António João de Carvalho da Cruz (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Basics of chemistry.
Objectives
Students should have familiarised themselves with the history, the production, the properties, the behaviour and the changing factors of pigments and dyes with historical interest and of organic materials with structural function used in artworks.
Program
1. Painting pigments
1.1. The pigments and its history
1.2. The colour and the other physical properties
1.3. The chemistry of pigments
2. Inks for writing and drawing
3. Dyes
4. Wood
5. Paper
6. Vegetal fibres
7. Parchment and leather
8. Animal fibres
9. Artificial fibres
10. Textile dyeing
Evaluation Methodology
Written tests/exams.
Bibliography
- Brill, T. (1980). Light. Its Interaction with Art and Antiquities. New York: Plenum Press
- Cruz, A. (2004). As Cores dos Artistas - História e ciência dos pigmentos utilizados em pintura. Lisboa: Apenas Livros
- Könemann, N. (1999). Manual de Restauración de Cuadros. Köln: Könemann
- Kühn, H. (1986). Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art and Antiquities. Volume 1. London: Butterworths
- Tímár-Balázsy, A. (2002). Chemical Principles of Textile Conservation. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann
Teaching Method
Lectures and theoretical-practical sessions supported by case study analysis.
Software used in class
