FYEC - FYEC 175-176 How'd they do that? Chemistry and Technology in EarlyArt

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Randolph-Macon College

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Students will explore the coevolution of chemical technology and art in various cultures of the world from the Paleolithic through the early Renaissance. Students will learn not only what art was created by ancient peoples throughout the world, but also how it was created. The focus will be on seeing how technological innovation and intellectual creativity were instrumental in the making of art and at the same time were celebrated through works of art. In the Arts portion of the course, illustrated lectures will be enhanced by "hands-on" creative projects, selected readings, videos, and museum visits. In the science portion students will re-create ancient techniques in the laboratory and rationalize the experiments with a modern, scientific understanding of the chemistry. Experiments will include making fire, making charcoal, flaking arrowheads, spinning fibers, molding plaster, firing ceramics, brewing mead, extracting potash, smelting copper, manufacturing glass, dying fabrics, pressing paper, preparing inks, making soap, distilling alcohol, and painting frescos. Area of Knowledge requirements met: one natural science with lab course under the Natural and Mathematical Science area, and one arts course under the Arts and Literature area. Cross-area requirement met: one course in Western culture. Four hours each semester. Ms. Fisher, Mr. Thoburn.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmc.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 752-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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