The “Chemico-Physical methodologies for Cultural Assets” course is characterised by an experimental approach instrumental to the material study of artistic archaeological assets.
The “Chemico-Physical methodologies for Cultural Assets” course aims to give students the Chemico-Physical tools necessary to characterise and diagnose the different material that makes up archaeological and artistic assets in order to improve enhancement, enjoyment and conservation.
On-line lessons, through the platform TEAMS, to join by the link-Code : 9d2tc2r
Previously, it was :
[ Frontal lessons with descriptions and graphical representations on the blackboard, with PPT projections and use of the web classroom (Aulaweb) ].
Programme for students taking the course for 6 cfu
The course is articulated according to lines A-B-C (plus line D for students who attend the course) as follows:
Line A - Introduction:
1- reading and understanding of the meaning of graphs, diagrams and tables
2- analysis of the meaning of some physics formulas
3- the effect of some chemical reactions on the degradation of cultural assets
Line B- Materials:
1 Chemical and Chemico-Physical description of some materials of interest to Cultural assets. In particular, the following will be considered: metal, ceramic, stone, mortar, painting materials (frescoes, paintings on wood, canvas…)
2- Causes of degradation and main products of alteration of material considered.
3- Methods of study and objectives.(here a diagnostic conservation project is presented)
Line C- Methods of Chemico-Physical inquiry and their characteristics (non-destructive, non-invasive, para destructive and micro destructive…)
a. macro and microscopic examination.
b. optical and electronic microscopy
c. photographic examination
d. special photographic techniques (UV, IR..)
e spectrophotometry for reflection in visible light
f. radiographic examination
g. methods of diffractometry of x rays
h. fluorescence of x rays
i thermal and thermogravimetric analysis
Line D-(for students who attend the course) Elaboration by students (possibly divided into groups) of a diagnostic-conservation project as an intrinsic part of the course. The project will be preceded by two Laboratory practical exercises from among the following:
Practical work: macro and microscopic examination; bibliographical research on materials (e.g. wood, slate, bronze, patina, ceramic material, frescoes etc.); spectrophotometric inquiry for reflection in visible light; diffractometry X ray analysis; Inquiry with thermal and thermogravimetric analysis; Studies on corrosion or inquiry with fluorescence of X rays.
NB! Laboratory practical work will take place at the DCCI (Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry) - Via Dodecaneso 31-16146 GENOVA
- M. MATTEINI, A. MOLES. Scienza e restauro. Metodi di indagine, Firenze, Nardini Editore, 2002.
Probably this book is available only at libraries; see Library of School of Science, Via Dodecaneso, 35 (Valle Puggia). Genova.
- P. ATKINS - J. DE PAOLA. Chimica Fisica 2011 Zanichelli Bologna
(only for some topics, like basic chemistry, thermodynamics)
- A. Napoli, C. Pelosi, V. Vinciguerra.
PRINCIPI DI ANALISI
SPETTROSCOPICA con Applicazioni ai Beni Culturali (2010). ARACNE editrice S.r.l.
ISBN 978–88–548–3344–9
- Handouts and printed notes provided during Classes and Laboratory
PIETRO MANFRINETTI (President)
SILVIA VICINI
CHEMICAL-PHYSICAL METHODOLOGIES FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE
The exam centres on the topics of the programme. Exam questions are codified according to a document published on Aulaweb in the section GETTING READY FOR THE EXAM and they are aimed at assessing the attainment of teaching objectives (see below). The duration of the exam is at least 30 minutes.
NB! Exams will take place at the DCCI (Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry) - Via Dodecaneso 31-16146 GENOVA. The lecture room will be indicated by a special sign at the entrance of the DCCI.
