Synopses & Reviews
Integrate chemistry and art with hands-on activities and fascinating demonstrations that enable students to see and understand how the science of chemistry is involved in the creation of art. Investigate such topics as color integrated with electromagnetic radiation, atoms, and ions; paints integrated with classes of matter, specifically solutions; three-dimensional works of art integrated with organic chemistry; photography integrated with chemical equilibrium; art forgeries integrated with qualitative analysis; and more. This is a complete and sequential introduction to General Chemistry and Introductory Art topics. In this newly revised edition, the author, a retired Chemistry teacher, gives extensive and in-depth new explanations for the experiments and demonstrations, as well as expanded safety instructions to insure student safety. Grades 7-12.
Review
"[A] complete and sequential introduction to General Chemistry and Introductory Art topics for students in grades 7-12. In this newly revised edition, the authors….provide extensive and in-depth new explanations for the experiements and demonstrations. Expanded safety instructions are offered as well." - Library Media Connection
About the Author
BARBARA R. GREENBERG is an intellectual property attorney and retired chemistry teacher from Hinsdale, Illinois.DIANNE PATTERSON is a retired art teacher from Elmhurst, Illinois.
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
Part 1: Colors Do Matter: How Do We See Color?
Part 2: Paint Does Matter: What Is Paint?
Part 3: Supports and Grounds: Down Under: What Is Underneath?
Part 4: Three-Dimensional Works of Art: Playing with Clay
Part 5: Sculpture and Organic Chemistry: Macroscopic and Microscopic Sculpture
Part 6: Jewelry: Heavy Metal
Part 7: Two and Three Dimensional Works of Art Revisited: Putting Together the Pieces of the Puzzle
Part 8: Photography: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Part 9: The Art of Forgery: Art Conservation and Restoration
Part 10: Chemical Hazards in Art
Appendix A: Periodic Table
Appendix B: Materials List
Index