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 must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the issues proposed in the course, based on what they have learned in their 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 referring to the problems of environmental management

Autonomy of judgment:

the student must be able to carry out independent investigations on the proposed topics

Communication skills:

the student must be able to present their knowledge clearly and comprehensively during a final dissertation

Learning ability:

the student must be able to process the information acquired during the course independently, also with appropriate in-depth analysis

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

Didactic material prepared by the teacher.

Any textbooks to support the lessons will be recommended on the basis of the teacher's needs and interests.

Teaching

Frontal lessons

Attendance

Attendance is highly recommended

Course books

Didactic material prepared by the teacher.

Any textbooks to support the lessons will be recommended on the basis of the teacher's needs and interests.

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.