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107-027 Materials and Techniques of Art | |
Note | Formerly available as 111-221/321. Students who have completed 111-221/321 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | Alison Inglis |
Prerequisites | Usually 12.5 points of First Year Art History, see Prerequisites. |
Semester | 2 (view timetable) |
Contact | A 1-hour lecture and a 1.5-hour seminar per week |
Subject Description | This subject deals with the materials and techniques used in the creation of works of art. Topics may include: the examination of the physical structure of works of art; the history of various artistic materials and methods; the practical and ethical issues raised by the cleaning, restoration and authentication of works of art; forgery; and the problems of ageing associated with contemporary artists' materials. This subject is taught in collaboration with the Ian Potter Art Conservation Centre, which conducts a series of laboratory classes which introduces students to the physical nature of the art object and the scientific procedures available for its examination. Students who complete the subject should have a broad understanding of the materials and techniques of sculpture and painting, and have an introductory understanding of museology, conservation and display. |
Assessment | An essay and a bibliographic exercise totalling 2500 words, and a classpaper of 1500 words. |
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