The Chemistry of Art: Rsc

M. Berry; C. Osborne; A. Peppin

ISBN 10: 1857092821 ISBN 13: 9781857092820

Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry, 2000

Synopsis

Produced in collaboration with the National Gallery, this resource pack outlines a range of activities for pre- and post-16 students of chemistry and art. Printed in full colour throughout, the pack comprises: * A guide to using the pack * A3-sized prints of 10 paintings from the National Gallery, London * A booklet with historical information on each painting, including details on the part science played in cleaning, conservation and restoration * A booklet of experiments for pre-16 students * A booklet for post-16 students

About this title

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A painter has to see while work is in progress, and the viewer has to see and respond to the painting. Because no two humans are the same, they probably do not see the same object in exactly the same way. For example, it is possible that the painter El Greco had a defect in his vision, which led to his unique style and characteristically elongated figures.

Edition details

• Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1857092821
• ISBN 13: 9781857092820
• Binding: Loose Leaf
• Number of pages: 200