ARCHAEOMETRY

Single discipline educational activity

Course Sheet

Academic Year of enrolment:

2019/2020

Type of Course:

Characterising

Optional/Mandatory:

Compulsory

Degree:

Master's Degree Programme in ARCHAEOLOGY

Disciplinary Sector:

Mineral Geological Resources and Mineralogic and Petrographic Applications for the Environment and Cultural Heritage

Language:

Italian

Credits:

Programme Year:

Hours of classroom activity:

Prerequisites:

No one.

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ARCHAEOMETRY

ARCHAEOLOGY

AF code:

4002685

Assessment Methods

Verification of learning:

Oral examination at the end of the lectures.
In alternative, at about half of the course, a written test consisting of multiple choice and open-ended questions and then an oral exam on the rest of the program.

To take the examination as attending students you must have attended at least the 50% of the classes.
Not attending students must prepare, in addition to the program, a reduced thesis to be agreed with the teacher.
All students must present an article of archaeometry whose FULL Bibliometric details will be communicated to the teacher by the date that will be posted on the website.

Teaching period

First semester

Objectives

The student will be able to analyze the artefact, determining the composition and structure of the individual components. He/she will also be able to understand which analytical tools are suitable for the objectives (eg. reconstruction of technological processes; origin of artifacts, stone and raw materials; planning of excavation). Finally, the student will be able to apply his/her knowledge to make a critical reading of the existing literature: knowledge to put to good use during the execution of an excavation.

Contents

Elements of mineralogy.
Genesis and classification of the main igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks used as building materials and ornamental stones.
Commercial classification of stones.
Analytical methodologies most commonly used for the characterization of stone materials: optical microscopy (OM); scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and EDS microanalysis; ray fluorescence X (XRF); X-ray diffraction (XRD).
Minero-petrographic and physico-chemical characterization of archeological and hystorical materials, such as stone materials, mortars, ceramics and ceramics coatings, metals and pigments with the aim to define the raw-materials provenance, the conservation state, the degradation processes and the technological aspects.

Recommended Bibliography

1. Cuomo di Caprio Ninina (2007) - Ceramica in archeologia 2. Antiche tecniche di lavorazione e moderni metodi di indagine. “L’Erma” di Bretschneider Editore
2. Cagnana A. (2000) - Archeologia dei materiali da costruzione. SAP Società Archeologica s.r.l.
3. Maggetti M & Messiga B. (eds) (2006) - Geomaterials in cultural heritage. Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 257.
4. Siegesmund S., Weiss T. & Vollbrecht A. (eds) (2002) – Natural stone, weathering phenomena, conservation strategies and case studies. Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 205.
5. Smith B.J., Gomez-Heras M., Viles H.A. & Cassar J. (eds) (2010) – Limestone in the built environment. Present-day challenges for the preservation of the past. Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 331.
6. Quinn, P. S. (2013) -. Ceramic Petrography: The Interpretation of Archaeological Pottery & Related Artefacts in Thin Section. Archaeopress, Oxford.
7. Bacci M (ed) (2008) – Colore e arte: storia e tecnologia del colore nei secoli. Patron Editore.
8. Giardino C. (2010) - I metalli nel mondo antico. Introduzione all’archeometallurgia. Laterza Editore.

THE SLIDES AND OTHER MATERIALS USED FOR LECTURES WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE STUDENTS.

Methods of Provision

Conventional

Teaching Methods

The course will consist of lectures and practicals.

Contacts/More Information

Contacts:
Dipartimento di CHIMICA E FARMACIA
VIA Piandanna 4 SASSARI
Tel. 079 228684
e-mail: mamelip@uniss.it
Supervision hours: Every day by prior mail appointment.
Readiness to offer individual assistance in a foreign language to incoming students (English): YES
Availability of supporting material and bibliographic references also in a foreign language (English): YES
Readiness to accept examination of incoming students also in a foreign language (English) : YES

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