Course on ancient and historic metals

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
<URL:http://www.summer.ucla.edu/institutes>

Contact us at 310-825-4101 or institutes<-a t->summer< . >ucla< . >edu.

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

Vanessa Muros
Staff Research Associate
UCLA/Getty Conservation Program
Cotsen Institute of Archaeology
A210 Fowler Building
Los Angeles, CA 90049-1510
310-825-9407
Fax: 310-206-4723


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