Art in chemistry, chemistry in art

Cover Page
Title Page
ISBN 1591583098
Contents (with page links)
Preface
Introduction
1. Colors Do Matter: How Do We See Color?
	Introduction
	Modeling
		Activity 1.1: Atomic Modeling and Color
	The Nature of Color
		Activity 1.2: The Psychology of Color
		Activity 1.3: Color versus Black and White
	Light as a Source of Color: The Electromagnetic Spectrum
		Activity 1.4: The Rainbow: A Chorus of Waves
		Activity 1.5: Color and Energy
	The Psychological Significance of Color
		Activity 1.6: Color Psychology I
	The Principles of Good Composition
	Commercial Use of Color
		Activity 1.7: Color Psychology II
	The Connection Between Light and Color
		Activity 1.8: Create Your Own Atom
		Demonstration 1.1: Light from Excited Atoms
		Demonstration 1.2: More Excitement in Atoms: A Fireworks Display
	The Connection Between Pigment Colors and Light Colors
		Activity 1.9: Mixing Primary Pigments
	Color Systems and Color Wheels: A Ride Through Color
		Handout 1.1 Color
		Activity 1.10: Creating a Color Wheel
		Activity 1.11: Warm and Cool Colors
	The Three Properties of Color
		Activity 1.12: Solution Preparation and Pigment Primary Hues
		Activity 1.13: Elements and the Periodic Table
		Demonstration 1.3: Copper Sulfate Dilution, Mass Percent, and Color Value
		Activity 1.14: Color Value
		Handout 1.2 Three-Dimensional Value Cube
		Handout 1.3 Pattern for a Three-Dimensional Value Cube
		Demonstration 1.4: Color Intensity in a Saturated Solution and in a Pigmented Hue
		Activity 1.15: Intensity Painting (or Chroma Painting)
		Handout 1.4 Pyramid Intensity Critter
		Handout 1.5 Pattern for the Body of a Pyramid Intensity Critter
	Color Relativity: All Things Are Relative
		Activity 1.16: Color Relativity
		Activity 1.17: Color Relativity: Physical Properties and Physical Change
		Demonstration 1.5: Color Relativity: Chemical Properties and Chemical Change
	Color Fatigue
		Activity 1.18: Color Fatigue
	Why Is the Sky Blue? Finally, an Answer
	References
	Films
	Answers to Activity and Demonstration Questions and Conclusions
2. Paint Does Matter: What Is Paint?
	Introduction
	A Brief But Colorful History of Paint
	The Composition of Paint
		Activity 2.1: Saturated Solutions and Temperature Change
	Resources for Student Viewing
	Pros and Cons—Which Medium Is Best?
		Activity 2.2: Experimenting with Paint: Similarities and Differences
	Making Paints
		Activity 2.3: Preparation of Colored Pigments
		Activity 2.4: Preparation of Binders
		Activity 2.5: Preparation of Paint from Pigments and Binders
	References
	Films
	Answers to Activity Questions and Conclusions
3. Supports and Grounds: Down Under: What Is Underneath?
	Introduction
	A Brief History of Supports and Grounds
	Preparing Grounds: Chemical Changes
		Activity 3.1: The Preparation of Grounds: Preparing Whiting Compounds
		Activity 3.2: The Preparation of Grounds: Using Whiting Compounds to Prepare Gesso Solutions
	Nonobjective Art: No Objects, But Plenty of Feeling
		Activity 3.3: Nonobjective Art: Egg Tempera Paint on a Gesso Ground
	Support for the Artist: Paper
		Demonstration: 3.1: Comparing Results of Paint Applied to Various Watercolor Papers.
		Activity 3.4: Papermaking
	Collage
		Activity 3.5: Handmade Paper and Collage
	The Future of Painting Supports and Grounds
	References
	Films
	Answers to Activity and Demonstration Questions and Conclusions
4. Three-Dimensional Works of Art: Playing with Clay
	Introduction
	A Brief History of Clay, Pottery, and Ceramics
	The Third Dimension: Additive and Subtractive Construction Methods
	Clay
	The Glaze Maze
	Glaze or Glass: What Is It?
		Activity 4.1: Atomic, Ionic, and Molecular Crystalline Structures: Three-Dimensional Works of Art
	Demonstration: 4.1: The Difference Between Crystalline-Solid Formation and Glass Formation.
	Relative Weights: Periodic Table Basics
		Activity 4.2: Glazing Pottery: Calculations Needed to Prepare a Glaze
	Glaze Ingredients: The Key to Glaze Properties
	The Kiln: Clay in the Oven
		Activity 4.3: Preparing Glazes and Clay Slabs and Testing the Glazes on the Clay Slabs.
	The Periodic Table
		Activity 4.4: Construction of a Three-Dimensional Periodic Table
	Bonds in Marriage and in Atoms
		Activity 4.5: Solid Bonding and Clay Construction
	Three-Dimensional Construction: Forming the Clay Object
	Texture as an Element of Design in Ceramics
		Activity 4.6: Experimenting with Actual Textures
		Activity 4.7: Making Pinch Pots Using Actual Textures
	Notes
	References
	Film
	Answers to Activity and Demonstration Questions and Conclusions
5. Sculpture and Organic Chemistry: Macroscopic and Microscopic Sculpture
	Introduction
	Macroscopic Sculpture
	The Elements of Sculpture
		Activity 5.1: Exploration of Shape
	Microscopic Sculptures: Organic Molecules and Sculpture Elements
	The Names and Shapes of Organic Molecules
		Activity 5.2: Modeling Hydrocarbon Molecules: Microscopic Sculptures
	Shape in Macrosculptures and Microsculptures
		Activity 5.3: Examination of Negative and Positive Shapes in Macrosculptures and Microsculptures
	Principles of Good Composition in Three-Dimensional Sculpture
	What Is Material to the Sculpture?
		Activity 5.4: Plaster Three-Dimensional Macrosculpture
		Activity 5.5: Preparation of a Polymer
	Expanding on Organic Molecules: Functional Groups Make a Difference
	The Kinetic World of Mobiles and Molecules: Kinetic Sculpture
		Activity 5.6: Mobile Making
	Line
		Activity 5.7: An Examination of Line in Art
		Activity 5.8: Descriptive Line
		Activity 5.9: One- and Two-Point Linear Perspective: Discussion and Exercise.
		Activity 5.10: Line as an Element of Three-Dimensional Sculpture
	References
	Books on Mobiles
	Films on Perspective
	Answers to Activity Questions and Conclusions
6. Jewelry: Heavy Metal
	Introduction
	Metals: A Unique Set of Physical and Chemical Properties
		Activity 6.1: The Physical and Chemical Properties of Metals
	Metalworking Techniques
		Activity 6.2: One-Piece Adjustable Ring with Interrelated Design
	Electrochemistry: Protective Coats for Metals
		Activity 6.3: Making an Electrochemical Cell
		Activity 6.4: Electroplating a Copper Ring
	Wirework: Line in Metal
		Activity 6.5: Linear Jewelry
	Revisiting Fabrication: Soldering and Coloring
		Demonstration 6.1: Soldering
	Coloring Metals: A Pleasant Patina
	Casting: The Plot Thickens
		Activity 6.6: Plaster Gravity Mold Using Leaf Forms as Subject Matter
	Heavy Metal
	Notes
	Resources
	References
	Films
	Answers to Activity and Demonstration Questions and Conclusions
7. Two- and Three- Dimensional Works of Art Revisited: Putting Together the Pieces of the Puzzle
	Introduction
	It Is a Relief: But What Is It?
	Molecular Shapes
		Activity 7.1: Making Molecular Models
		Activity 7.2: Relief Plaster Sculpture Using a Clay Mold
	The Last Piece to the Puzzle
		Activity 7.3: A Discussion of Fauvism, Cubism, and Surrealism
		Activity 7.4: Series of Four Drawings with Emphasis on Value Contrast: Fauvism, Cubism, and Surrealism
	The Puzzle Is Completed
	Notes
	References
	Films
	Answers to Activity Questions and Conclusions
8. Photography: A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words
	Introduction
		Activity 8.1: Making a Pinhole Camera
	The Chemistry Behind the Art of Film Photography
	Modern Photography
		Activity 8.2: Analysis of Photographs
	The Photogram: Picture Without a Camera
		Activity 8.3: Photography: Printing Negatives and Making Photograms
		Activity 8.4: Photogram and Pen-and-Ink Drawings: Same Subject, Different Media
	A Picture Is Worth Ten Thousand Words
	Notes
	References
	Films
	Answers to Activity Questions and Conclusions
9. The Art of Forgery: Art Conservation and Restoration
	Introduction: Is It or Isn’t It?
	Fakes or Forgeries Throughout the Ages
	Ways to Detect Art Forgeries
		Activity 9.1: Qualitative Chemistry and the Detection of Art Forgeries
	Three Important Art Movements
		Activity 9.2: Using Three Methods to Detect Art Forgeries
	Methods Used to Detect Art Forgeries
	Conservation and Restoration
	The Marriage of Art and Chemistry
	Notes
	References
	Films
	Answers to Activity Questions and Conclusions
10. Chemical Hazards in Art
	Introduction
	Artists’ Illnesses
	A Knowledge of Chemistry Will Prevail
	Chemical Hazards Associated with Specific Art Techniques
	The Poison Is in the Dose, But All Is Not Lost
	Precautions to Take to Prevent Health Problems
	Chemical Hazards for the Chemist
		Activity 10.1: How to Properly Use Chemical Materials
	A Remarriage of Art and Chemistry
	References
Answers to Activity Questions and Conclusions
Appendix A: Periodic Table
Appendix B: Materials List
Index (with page links)
About the Authors