4.5 ECTS; 2º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 TP + 2,0 OT , Cód. 938056.
Lecturer
- António João de Carvalho da Cruz (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Basics of chemistry and physics.
Objectives
Students must demonstrate to know the key methods of examination and analysis used in the study of cultural heritage and have developed skills which will enable them to interpret and use the resulting data.
Program
1. The electromagnetic radiation and its interaction with matter. 2. Examination methods making use of visible radiation 3. Colour description and characterisation 4. X-Ray method 5. UV and Infra-Red photography 6. Optical and lectronic microscopy 7. Classical chemical analysis methods 8. Adsorption spectrometry 9. X-RAY Fluorescence spectrometry 10. Raman spectroscopy 11. X-Ray diffraction 12...
Evaluation Methodology
Reports (30 %) and written tests or examination (70 %).
Bibliography
- Artioli, G. (2010). Scientific Methods and Cultural Heritage. An Introduction to the Application of Materials Science to Archaeometry and Conservation Science. Oxford: Oxford University Press
- Spoto, G. e Ciliberto, E. (2000). Modern Analytical Methods in Art and Archaeology. New York: John Wiley & Sons
- Stuart, B. (2007). Analytical Techniques in Materials Conservation. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons
- Verougstrate-Marcq, H. e Van Schoute, R. (1986). Scientific Examination of Easel Paintings. Strasbourg: Council of Europe
Teaching Method
Lectures focused on theoretical principles and methods, its possibilities and constraints. Practical lessons comprising experiments and result interpretation.
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