last modified: 18/08/2005

Course code: MS4071
Course name: Materials in Art and Design
This concerns a Course
In the program of MSc MSE
EC (European Credits): 3 (1 EC concerns a work load of 28 hours)
Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Department of Materials Science Engineering
Lecturer 1: Dik	Tel.: 015 - 27 /
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Catalog data:	Course year:	MSc 1^st year
	Course language:	English
		In case of Dutch: Please contact the lecturer about an English alternative, whenever needed.
	Semester:	1A
	Hours per week:	4
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	Assessment period:	1A / 1B
	(see academic calendar)
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Detailed description of topics: In recent years materials science is increasingly applied to the study of art and archaeological objects. This includes three research directions : First of all, authenticity studies on art objects rely on material analysis of the object. Second, artworks suffer from degradation studies that need to be understood at a materials science level. Third, stylistic developments in art history can often be related to the development of new materials or production techniques. The main challenge in this field is to bridge the interface between the humanities and the sciences. Interpreting the findings of materials science in a non-scientific, historical context is the crucial skill in this course. Besides literature study and lecturing, the course includes excursions to art and archaeological collections.
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