Contextualizing Chemistry in Art and Archaeology : Inspiration for Instructors /

Engaging Students through the Chemistry of Art, Archaeology, and Cultural Heritage. Chemistry serves a critical role in the fields of archaeology and art, from assisting in the reconstruction of humanity’s past to the preservation of priceless works of art. Exploring the interface of chemistry, art,...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Braun, Kevin L., editor 645635, Labby, Kristin Jansen, editor 645636
Format: software, multimedia
Language:eng
Published: Washington, DC : American Chemical Society, 2021
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Online Access:https://pubs.acs.org/doi/book/10.1021/bk-2021-1386
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Summary:Engaging Students through the Chemistry of Art, Archaeology, and Cultural Heritage. Chemistry serves a critical role in the fields of archaeology and art, from assisting in the reconstruction of humanity’s past to the preservation of priceless works of art. Exploring the interface of chemistry, art, and archaeology within the chemistry curriculum can help students understand and engage in core chemistry concepts. Readers will appreciate the comprehensive description of tested pedagogical activities, laboratories, courses, and study abroad experiences at the intersection of chemistry, art, and archaeology.