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Art in Chemistry Chemistry in Art
Second Edition
Barbara R. Greenberg, Dianne Patterson
Book Code: LU3098
ISBN: 1-59158-309-8
ISBN-13: 978-1-59158-309-7
412 pages
Teacher Ideas Press, an imprint of Libraries Unlimited
Publication: 12/30/2007
List Price: $35.00 (UK Sterling Price: £19.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Paperback
Trim Size: 8 1/2 x 11
Subjects: Reviews:
  • [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     March 2008
Description: 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.
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
LC Card Number: 2007027276
LCC Class: QD40
Dewey Class: 540
PDF Catalogs:
LU School Library Spring 2008.pdf
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