Material Objects Investigation 2 (3-D).

Catalog description

Introduction to historical and contemporary materials of three-dimensional art (organic and inorganic), historical conservation treatments, and selected methods of technical examination of objects (microscopy, ultraviolet, infrared reflectography, x-ray). Metals, ceramics, stone, glass, resins, bone/ivory, basketry, textiles, and taxidermy will be covered. Students write technical reports, conduct research projects, and reconstruct historical artworks/artifacts.