Promotional Information

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. 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

About the Author

BARBARA R. GREENBERG is an intellectual property attorney and retired chemistry teacher from Hinsdale, Illinois. DIANNE PATTERSON is a retired art teacher from Elmhurst, Illinois.

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*