CHEM 213 - Chemistry of Art
- Credit Hours: 2R-0L-2
- Term Available: SeeDept
- Graduate Studies Eligible: No
- Prerequisites: CHEM 111 and CHEM 111L
- Corequisites: None
This course will highlight the intersection of the chemical sciences and visual arts. Focus will be given to understanding the chemical nature and behaviors of dyes, pigments, and paints, pottery and glazes, textiles, and materials used for sculpture. Historical developments of artistic media will be discussed and related to chemical conservation efforts and forgery detection.