Ancient and Historic Metals: Technology,
Microstructure, and Corrosion
UCLA Cotsen Institute of Archaeology
A UCLA Summer Institute: July 18-29, 2005
This two-week Summer Course concentrates on the
examination of a large
number of ancient and historic metal samples under the
microscope. It
examines the research conducted, particularly over the
last two decades
that has substantially advanced our understanding of
the processes of
extraction, alloying, surface patination, metallic
coatings, corrosion, and
microstructure.
The course involves extensive laboratory work in the
preparation and
examination of metallic samples under the microscope,
as well as lectures
on the technology of metallic works of art.
Instruction also explores
phase and stability diagrams of the common alloying
systems and
environments. Metallographic samples available for
study originate from
the Bronze Age of Europe, the Iron Age, ancient South
America, particularly
Colombia and Ecuador, Ancient China, from the Warring
States to the Tang
Dynasty and include alloys of copper, tin, lead, iron,
steel, cast iron,
gold, silver and tumbaga.
Director: Professor David Scott, Chair, UCLA/Getty
Conservation Program
This course is open to anyone with an interest in
ancient metals and their
structure. It is of particular interest to
conservators, archaeologists,
scientists, and students of conservation. Some
background knowledge in
archaeology is an advantage. Enrollment limited to
15.
Program fee: $1,152
For more information and online registration, please
visit
http://www.summer.ucla.edu/institutes
Contact us at 310-825-4101 or
[log in to unmask]
Professor David A. Scott
Chair, UCLA/Getty Conservation Program
The Cotsen Institute of Archaeology, Room A410
University of California, Los Angeles
405 Hilgard Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90095
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