All Cross-curriculum articles – Page 5

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Radiography

Part of the art conservation process is the examination and investigation of the artefact to determine its structure, make-up or stability. This resource investigates the two main types of radiography used: x-ray and gamma.
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Flame tests using metal salts

In this classic science experiment, students report on the colours produced when flame tests are carried out on different metal salts.
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Oil and water mix

In this practical, students predict and observe what happens when water and alcohol, and water and oil are mixed.
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Making an oil-water emulsion

Students observe what happens when oil and water are mixed, and how the results of the experiment change when various substances, including an emulsifier, are added.
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Three colours from the same dye-bath

In this experiment, students see if dyes bond differently depending on the material, and what effect this has.
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Tyndall effect- why the sky is blue

In this experiment, students observe and report on the Tyndall effect. Also, students use their knowledge of the properties of mixtures and emulsions, and light to explain their observations.
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Making marbled paper

In this practical, students create a marble effect on paper, using their knowledge of mixtures and hydrophobic solutions to explain the phenomena. Also, students use their evaluating skills to determine which method produces the best result.
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Measure the speed of light

In this experiment, students report their findings when bread, covered in butter, is placed in a microwave without the turning plate. They also use their data to calculate the speed of light.
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Water drop art

In this practical, students observe and report what happens when water is placed on waxed paper, and a splint or toothpick is positioned close to the droplets.
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Ancient inks

In this practical, students use methods which have been used for centuries to produce inks.
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Making and using blueprint paper

Blueprints use the cyanotype process invented by the astronomer John Herschel in 1842. In this experiment you will carry out an experiment to produce blueprint paper and produce an image or diagram using the blueprint paper.
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Restoration of Minoan paintings: Imitation or reproduction?

Minoan art tells of a people who were keen observers of their world, in touch with the environment and enjoying the world they lived in.
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Greek art theory influences future art

Here we look at how the influences on Ancient Greek art, including the importance, and what is meant by, the Goldern Ratio.
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Egyptian blue

The Egyptians sought a permanent blue pigment to depict their royalty and gods with the necessary reverence. Here we look at how the Egyptian achieved a blue pigment that didn’t degrade over time.
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Egyptian myths

The Egyptians developed a world view in which events and conditions were attributed to the actions of multiple, related gods and goddesses. Here are some of those stories.
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Egyptian materials and pigments

Ancient Egyptian artists are known for developing a wider range of materials for their art.This resource looks at the pigments and materials the Egyptians used to create their art.
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Principles of Egyptian art

Understanding Egyptian art lies in appreciating what it was created for. Ancient Egyptian art must be viewed from the standpoint of the ancient Egyptians not from our viewpoint. Here we explore the basis of Egyptian art.
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Conservation of Egyptian art

The ethical questions of whether ancient works of art should be be conservered or restored are investigated with this resource.
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Egyptian art

To understand and appreciate Egyptian art one must look at the beginnings of art in Egypt and how it developed, for in that development lay the roots of many ideas and techniques. This resources explores this development.
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Defining the age of a rock or cave painting

Discover how it is possible to date rock and cave paintings, using science.