INQ-251 | A Scientific Look at Art

Full Title: A Scientific Look at Ancient & Modern Art

Topic Description:

Is that painting real or a copy? Why did the Iron Age come after the Bronze? Is this fabric natural or synthetic? In this course, we will explore how the natural sciences can contribute to our understanding of art, artifacts, and the cultures that produce them.  Course topics may include light, color, pigments, pottery, precious metals, art forgeries and restorations.

Counts as Global? No

Topic Approved: February 2010