The Chemistry and Mechanism of Art Materials : Unsuspected Properties and Outcomes - Michael J.  Malin

The Chemistry and Mechanism of Art Materials

Unsuspected Properties and Outcomes

By: Michael J. Malin

Hardcover | 28 December 2021

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This unique book presents an integrated approach to the chemistry of art materials, exploring the many chemical processes involved. The Chemistry and Mechanism of Art Materials: Unsuspected Properties and Outcomes engages readers with historical vignettes detailing examples of unexpected outcomes due to materials used by known artists.

The book discusses artists' materials focusing on relevant chemical mechanisms which underlie the synthesis and deterioration of inorganic pigments in paintings, the ageing of the binder in oil paintings, and sulfation of wall paintings as well as the toxicology of these pigments and solvents used by artists. Mechanisms illustrate the stepwise structural transformation of a variety of art materials.

Based on the author's years of experience teaching college chemistry, the approach is descriptive and non-mathematical throughout. An introductory section includes a review of basic concepts and provides concise descriptions of analytical methods used in contemporary art conservation.

Additional features include:

  • Illustrations of chemical reactivity associated with art materials
  • Includes a review of chemical bonding principles, redox and mechanism writing
  • Covers analytical techniques used by art conservation scientists
  • Accessible for readers with a limited science background
  • Provides numerous references for readers seeking additional information

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