Chemistry and art

2014 is the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Year of Chemistry and Art! You might well ask ‘why’? When you visit art galleries and museums, the science behind many of the artefacts on display is often lost. This year our mission is to provide ways to help uncover these hidden secrets. Using unusual examples and introducing you to new chemical techniques, you can explore not only the science behind national treasures, but also perhaps career paths linking art and science that you may not have thought possible. As the year progresses, you will be able to find all sorts of information about things to take part in on Learn Chemistry.