The course aims to provide the theoretical basis for the analysis of the artefact through non-invasive and/or minimally invasive investigations.

The bases for understanding the physics of colour in non-self-luminous bodies are laid. The students will be introduced to the physiology of colour and its perception. Finally, colorimetry, its applications, colour and the illumination of objects are presented in order to make the students aware of the limitation and subjectivity of the "eye instrument" and of the need to use specific instruments.

Non-invasive investigation techniques.

IBA techniques (Ion Beam Analysis). Radiography and tomography.

UV fluorescence. Investigations in the visible: grazing light and transillumination.

IR reflectometry. Thermography.

Partially invasive investigation techniques.

Radiocarbon dating. Thermoluminescence.

Elements of optics for colorimetry.

Physics of colour in non-self-luminous bodies.

Physiology of colour vision. Colour perception. Photometry.

Colorimetry. Colour and illumination.

Knowledge and understanding:

The student will have to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the issues proposed in the course, based on what he/she has learned in his/her school career and on the specific information provided in the course.

Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: 

The student will have to demonstrate the ability to apply the acquired knowledge to case studies specifically related to the problems of conservation and restoration of cultural heritage.

Autonomy of judgement: 

The student will have to be able to carry out autonomous in-depth studies on the proposed themes.

Communication skills:

The student will have to be able to present his knowledge in a clear and exhaustive way during a final paper.

Learning skills:

The student should be able to elaborate the information acquired during the course in an autonomous way, also with appropriate in-depth studies.

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Teaching

Frontal lessons

Course books

Handouts

Recommended for further study:

Diagnostics of cultural heritage. Massimo Ceroni and Giuliana Elia. Alinea Editrice. 2008

Measuring Colour. Edited by Claudio Oleari. Hoepli. 2008

Assessment

Assessment of knowledge and understanding.

Oral examination.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Course books

Handouts

Recommended for further study:

Diagnostics of cultural heritage. Massimo Ceroni and Giuliana Elia. Alinea Editrice. 2008

Measuring Colour. Edited by Claudio Oleari. Hoepli. 2008

Assessment

Assessment of knowledge and understanding.

Oral examination.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.