Henry DePhillips

Professor Henry DePhillips is a chemist who has worked in the field of conservation science for over twenty-five years both as a member of art conservation teams and privately on works from art galleries, museums and privately owned collections. His specialty is both the qualitative and quantitative analysis of materials taken from objects for the purpose of conservation, preservation and authentication. He has worked on easel paintings, bronze and marble sculpture, metallic and ceramic objects, wood and fiber materials. He has taught at Trinity College in Hartford, CT, and at Trinity’s Rome Campus. He holds a B.S. from Fordham University and a Ph.D. from Northwestern University.

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Science in Art: The Chemistry of Art Materials and Conservation (edX) EdX
Trinity College, Hartford

Science in Art: The Chemistry of Art Materials and Conservation (edX)

Dive into the intriguing world where science meets art in 'Science in Art: The Chemistry of Art Materials and Conservation'. This course unravels the secrets behind artistic creations, focusing on the chemistry that enables artists to manipulate materials to achieve desired effects. From pigments and binders to conservation methods, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how these elements contribute to both the creation and preservation of art.

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