Materiality is probably the most important aspect of art. An artist chooses what medium/media they prefer to work with and from there comes a beautiful work of art. Just like humans, art has life. In this life, the artwork goes through various changes as it gets old. This allows for viewers to see the artworks progression and some of the properties these materials possess.
Concepts: Matter, Chemical and Physical Changes, Periodic Table
Artwork gets repaired, restored, and renewed by art conservators. Their jobs require much science and technology in order for them to handle artwork carefully during preservation. This requires the conservator to know much about chemistry and matter so they make sure not to ruin a precious work.
Concepts: Art Conservation
Discussion:
Resources:
What's Matter? - Crash Course Kids #3.1
How It's Made Bronze Sculpture
Forging a Katana ( Japanese Samurai Sword )
The Alchemy of Color and Chemical Change in Medieval Manuscripts
Wood, Water, and Properties: Crash Course Kids #15.1
Material World: Crash Course Kids #40.1
Matter: Definitions & the Five States of Matter
Reporting Policy