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According to Ian McClure, chief conservator for the Yale University Art Gallery, “any graduate [art] school [with] chemistry graduate or physics graduate applicants [regards them] with a great deal of interest because they have the capacity to go into the practical side and the research side.” A firm science background allows a conservator to have a more fundamental grasp of the ...
Aug 21, 2014 · Chemistry World devoted a recent issue to the theme of chemistry and art and a particular favourite among the range of great articles was Philip Ball’s The colourful science. This story outlines the chemist’s role in developing the increasing range of colours available to artists, and also how some of the earliest chemistry was done for art’s sake.
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- Epoxy Cast Molds
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- Paint Pouring
- Soundwave Portraits
- Plaster Frescoes
- Circuitry Art
- The Clay Firing Process
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Many artists use resin or epoxyin their artwork. It can be used to provide a glass-like finish for a piece or to cast objects. Using epoxy creates beautiful products, but it can also be used to teach students about science. Epoxy is a polymer. It starts in a liquid state but turns solid when a chemical hardener is added. This means using epoxy is a...
If you’re looking for a way to combine science, art, and research, try making animal habitats your theme. As students thoroughly dig into their chosen habitat, they will uncover so many interesting findings. This new knowledge will lead to a variety of new ideas in their artwork. The best thing about a project like this is it can be done using almo...
Acrylic paint pouringhas taken over the Internet! It’s such a fun process to watch because you never know how the finished product will turn out. Even though this might just seem like a cool fad everyone is trying, there is a science to this process! Different colors of paint have different densities and viscosities depending on their chemical make...
Students hear and create sound all the time, but do they realize sounds are caused by vibrations? Through art, students can explore things like amplitude, frequency, and wavelength. Simply have students record their voice using a program, like GarageBand, where the soundwaves are visible. This could be on a computer, smartphone, or tablet. Then, st...
Have you ever wondered why sometimes paint chips easily off plaster and sometimes it doesn’t? It’s because of science! Frescoes were able to withstand time because of chemistry. Plaster contains calcium hydroxide. As carbon dioxide from the air reacts with the wet plaster and paint, it binds the two together, essentially creating a limestone surfac...
Did you know students can explore simple circuits through artmaking? Devices like the Makey Makeyand Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) provide a great way to blend the two! Your students can explore concepts like open and closed circuits and voltage all while adding a little light or some tech magic to their artwork!
Chemistry is often present in the art room, even if students are unaware. One of the easiest places to point out chemistry is during the clay firing process. One way to show how clay undergoes a chemical change is to fill two clear tubs with water, and place a bisque-fired piece in one tub and a greenware piece in the other. The greenware piece wil...
The presence of randomness in both art and science are rare. In fact, the art practices, concepts, and procedures we use and teach in our classrooms are often methodical–just like in science. Introducing The Color Experiment activity is a great way to show how the artistic method and the scientific method can overlap. You can find more details abou...
Artists have used compounds and elements from the earth, and extracted substances from living things, becoming amateur chemists in the process. This section examines some of the materials used and their development through advances in chemistry
Aug 13, 2021 · As Program Co-Chair of the 2019 Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition (CCCE) in Québec City, Mark recruited two of us (Vance and Brian) in the summer of 2018 to develop an “Art of Chemistry” event for the conference. Landing on the idea of a sci-art contest, we quickly recruited Louise as a co-judge, and ChemiSTEAM was born.
A unique high school course recalls the days when chemists were artists and artists were chemists. Topics covered include: color, painting surfaces, clay and glazes, jewelry making, photography, art history, and chemical hazards in art.
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Oct 26, 2017 · He played a major part in the Pop Art movement and continued working for decades after (including significant forays into digital art). In 2001, his collaborative research with physicist Charles Falco changed how we think about art history.
