ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE
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A basic knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry and of the main analytical instrumental techniques is required. Knowledge of the written English language is necessary, at the level of understanding of the publications that will be the subject of the in-depth study required for the oral test.
Oral examination, which will evaluate the knowledge of the course program and the ability to plan diagnostic analyses. The exam focuses on questions related to the course program and a deepening of a topic of the student's choice, agreed in advance with the teacher and developed on the basis of scientific articles of international and national journals in the field of Analytical chemistry for Cultural Heritage. The professor will verify the effective acquisition of knowledge and skills expected on the basis of the independent organization of the diagnostic campaign developed by the student, assessing the appropriateness of the analytical sequence proposed and the effective knowledge of the materials studied and their decay.
The final maximum score is 30/30 cum laude.
At the end of the course the student will acquire a basic knowledge of the analytical methods for the characterization of art and archaeological objects and of the decay phenomena of works of art. The main artistic techniques and materials used in the past will be introduced. In particular, the student will be able to plan an analytical sequence for the characterization of art materials and for the definition of the state of conservation of different cultural heritage supports.
Introduction to Conservation Science (2 hours). Introduction to the main artistic techniques and materials (5 hours). The sampling techniques and non-invasive techniques (2 hours). The sample preparation techniques (1 hour). Morphological investigations (optical and scanning electron microscopy, 2 hours). Materials and element characterization (molecular and atomic spectroscopy-8 hours-, thermal analysis-2 hours-, X-ray diffraction-2 hours). Surface characterization (X-ray fluorescence, 2 hours). Separation techniques (chromatographic methods, 2 hours). Processing of results (2 hours). The decay phenomena of works of art (2 hours). Planning the analytical campaign and Case studies (8 hours).
Laboratory (characterization of samples by optical microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and X-ray microprobe, thermal analysis, X-ray diffraction, 12 hours).
Field experiences with study of materials, artistic techniques and decay phenoemna (museums, historical center of Como, Milan’s monumental cemetery, 12 hours).
Introduction to Conservation Science (2 hours). Introduction to the main artistic techniques and materials (5 hours). The sampling techniques and non-invasive techniques (2 hours). The sample preparation techniques (1 hour). Morphological investigations (optical and scanning electron microscopy, 2 hours). Materials and element characterization (molecular and atomic spectroscopy-8 hours-, thermal analysis-2 hours-, X-ray diffraction-2 hours). Surface characterization (X-ray fluorescence, 2 hours). Separation techniques (chromatographic methods, 2 hours). Processing of results (2 hours). The decay phenomena of works of art (2 hours). Planning the analytical campaign and Case studies (8 hours).
Laboratory (characterization of samples by optical microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and X-ray microprobe, thermal analysis, X-ray diffraction, 12 hours).
Field experiences with study of materials, artistic techniques and decay phenoemna (museums, historical center of Como, Milan’s monumental cemetery, 12 hours).
Lessons' slides, scientific articles found by the student in the university databases under the guidance of the professor.
The course is structured into 40 hours of classroom lectures, 24 hours of laboratory (characterization of samples by optical microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and X-ray microprobe, thermal analysis, X-ray diffraction) and field experiences (museums, historical center of Como, Milan’s monumental cemetery).
The professor receives by appointment, upon request by email (laura.rampazzi@uninsubria.it).