ARTS 399 - Art and Science of Paint

Semester Offered: First Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 Credits
Attribute: 4 HU

New course added 08.05.15.

Paint, a combination of binder plus pigment, is a fluid that becomes a solid.  This physical and chemical process affects application, drying, and aging-all of which affect the ultimate appearance of painted objects.  Using works in the Allen, we will explore how the technology of paint media– including tempera, drying oils and synthetics-contributes to artistic expression.   Because paint is universal, our attention will be global, including Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas.  We will also examine the history of conservation science and analysis of artists’ materials, which coincided with the development of museums and art history.
Enrollment Limit: 20
Instructor: H. Galloway
Prerequisites & Notes
An introductory course in art history or chemistry