Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 10852/2016 - 05/09/2016
4.5 ECTS; 3º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 PL + 2,0 OT , Cód. 938056.
Lecturer
- António João de Carvalho da Cruz (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
a) To know the main methods of examination and analysis employed in the study of cultural heritage
b) To develop skills that allow to use and to interpret the information provided by these methods
c) To promote the multidisciplinary in the study and conservation of the cultural heritage
Program
1. The electromagnetic radiation and its interaction with matter; 2. Examination methods making use of visible radiation; 3. Colour description and characterisation; 4. Radiography; 5. UV and IR photography; 6. Multi and hyperspectral imaging; 7. Optical microscopy; 8. Electronic microscopy; 9. Classical methods of chemical analysis; 10. X-ray fluorescence spectrometry; 11. Infrared spectrsocopy; 12. Raman spectroscopy 13. X-Ray diffraction; 14. Mass spectrometry; 15. Gas chromatography.
Evaluation Methodology
Reports and written assignment in PL classes (40 %) and final written assignment to be delivered at examination period (60 %). For admission to the exam, the PL component must be at least 9 points. It is approved who has a final average equal to or higher than 10 points.
Bibliography
- Artioli, G. (2010). Scientific Methods and Cultural Heritage. An Introduction to the Application of Materials Science to Archaeometry and Conservation Science. Oxford: Oxford University Press
- Doménech Carbó, M. (2018). Análisis Químico y Examen Científico de Patrimonio Cultural. Madrid: Madrid
- Spoto, G. e Ciliberto, E. (2000). Modern Analytical Methods in Art and Archaeology. New York: John Wiley & Sons
- Stuart, B. (2007). Analytical Techniques in Materials Conservation. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons
- Verougstrate-Marcq, H. e Van Schoute, R. (1986). Scientific Examination of Easel Paintings. Strasbourg: Council of Europe
Teaching Method
Lectures focused on theoretical principles and methods, its possibilities and constraints. Practical classes comprising experiments and interpretation and discussion of results.
Software used in class
Not applicable.
